Gustavo V. Camacho
Mayor Pro-Tem
Gustavo V. Camacho
Mayor Pro-Tem
Gustavo Camacho is honored to represent the City of Pico Rivera. Prior to being elected in 2009, Mr. Camacho served as a city planning commissioner. During his time on council, Mr. Camacho has served as the city’s Mayor in 2020, 2018 and in 2013. He was reelected in 2022 and now serving as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Through Mayor Pro-Tem Camacho’s leadership, the city has seen economic growth, new investments in major public works projects, and elevated the city’s financial and government stability.
As a member of the City Council, he continues to prioritize Economic Development, Public Safety, Water Quality, Road Improvements, New Parks, and Housing, issues that are important and vital for residents and the business community. Mr. Camacho believes in improving local commerce by assisting small business owners and consistently advocating for new resources and investments. And always putting the community first, planning community fundraisers and activities to support families.
Mr. Camacho has been recognized for his leadership and integrity. He attended San Diego State University, where he met his wife, Liz. He has three beautiful daughters, Maya, Carolina, Sofia, and their rescued dog, Chico. His eldest is a proud UC Berkeley graduate and a current UCLA graduate student.
He is committed to bringing new opportunities and city services through partnerships, building relationships, and learning.
Mayor Pro-Tem Camacho's Boards & Committees
City Committees
- Economic Development
- Infrastructure & Recreation
- Citywide Beautification
- Pico Rivera 2035
Appointed Boards
- South East Area Animal Control Authority
- Los Angeles County Vector Control District
- Los Angeles County Sanitation District
- Gateway Cities Council of Governments
- Southeast Area Water Control Authority
National, State & County Boards & Memberships
- National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) – Since 2019
- California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) – Since 2011∙ Elected President in 2016.
- Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (WDB) – Since 2016
- Los Angeles County Liability Trust Fund Claims Board (LTFCB) – Since 2018
- Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL) / UnTapped Fellowship – Since 2014
- Water Replenishment District Education Foundation (WRDEF) – Since 2019
Campaign Disclosure Statements
Form 460
- 01/01/2024 – 06/30/2024
- 01/01/2024 – 02/10/2024 – 2018 Committee
- 07/01/2023 – 12/31/2023 – 2022 Committee
- 01/01/2023 – 06/30/2023 – 2022 Committee
- 07/01/2023 – 12/31/2023 – 2018 Committee
- 01/01/2023 – 06/30/2023 – 2018 Committee
- 10/23/2022 – 12/31/2022 – Amendment
- 10/23/2022 – 12/31/2022
- 01/01/2022 – 06/30/2022
- 07/01/2021 – 12/31/2021
- 01/01/2021 – 06/30/2021
- 07/01/2020 – 12/31/2020
- 01/01/2020 – 06/30/2020
- 07/01/2019 – 12/31/2019
- 01/01/2019 – 06/30/2019
- 10/21/2018 – 12/31/2018 – Amendment
- 10/21/2018 – 12/31/2018
- 01/01/2018 – 06/30/2018
- 07/01/2017 – 12/31/2017
- 01/01/2017 – 06/30/2017
- 07/01/2016 – 12/31/2016
- 01/01/2016 – 06/30/2016
Gustavo Camacho is honored to represent the City of Pico Rivera for over 10 years on the City Council. Prior to being elected in 2009, Mr. Camacho served as a planning commissioner for the City.
During his time on council, Mr. Camacho has served as Mayor three times; in 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2018 during the 60th Anniversary of the City, and in 2013, during the opening of the new parks and state of the art library.
As a member of the City Council, he continues to prioritize the following for the City: Economic Development, Public Safety, Water Quality, Road Improvements, New Parks and Housing; issues that are important and vital for residents and the business community.
Mr. Camacho believes in improving local commerce by assisting small business owners and consistently advocating for resources. He chairs the City’s Economic Recovery Committee and was appointed to the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board and the Liability Trust Fund Claims Board. Mr. Camacho is also an advocate for our student’s education, believing education is the greatest tool for economic growth, supporting local efforts and programs to assist our students through scholarships and technical services. Mr. Camacho is co-founder of several charitable, educational, and business non-profits and is leading a project with the Building and Construction Trades Council and community partners to develop a locally administered apprenticeship program.
In 2019, Mr. Camacho was elected to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Board of Directors (NALEO). NALEO is the nation’s leading, non-partisan organization that facilitates full Latino participation in civic life and promotes policies that advance Latino political engagement.
Mr. Camacho was elected President of the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA), chaired the legislative committee, and served on the Executive Board for 9 years. CCCA represents 80 California cities advocating collectively in the State Capitol for local resources to increase essential city services.
In addition, Mr. Camacho represents the City as a member of the Board of Directors for the South East Area Animal Control Authority and Los Angeles County Sanitation District. He was recently elected to the inaugural board for the Water Replenishment District Education Foundation to help teach students from the community the importance of water and the infrastructure that supports its safety, quality, and reliability. Mr. Camacho began representing a California based company that offers proprietary green technology, bringing Ozone based water purification with scientifically proven general disinfection and sanitization systems.
Mr. Camacho has been recognized for his leadership and integrity. He attended San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Urban Planning and where he met his wife, Liz. He has three beautiful daughters, Maya, Carolina, Sofia, and their rescued dog, Chico. His eldest is currently studying at U.C Berkeley. His term will expire in 2024.
