Mayor Gustavo V. Camacho
Mayor
Gustavo V. Camacho
Mayor
Mayor Gustavo V. Camacho is honored to serve the residents of Pico Rivera and is committed to strong, responsible leadership that improves the quality of life for residents, families, and businesses.
Mayor Camacho began his public service as a Pico Rivera Planning Commissioner before being elected to the City Council in 2009. He served as Mayor in 2013, 2018, 2020, and currently serves as Mayor following his reelection to the City Council in 2022.
Throughout his tenure, Mayor Camacho has helped lead Pico Rivera through continued economic growth, fiscal stability, infrastructure investment, and community improvements. His priorities include economic development, public safety, water quality and reliability, road improvements, parks and recreation, housing, and citywide beautification. He is also a strong advocate for small businesses, new investment, and bringing additional resources and opportunities to the community.
Mayor Camacho believes strong leadership requires collaboration and building relationships beyond City Hall. His service on regional, county, state, and national boards gives Pico Rivera a strong voice on transportation, water, infrastructure, workforce development, economic development, and public policy while helping position the City for new partnerships, funding, and investment.
Community remains at the center of his public service. He continues to support programs, events, partnerships, and charitable efforts that bring residents together and strengthen Pico Rivera.
Mayor Camacho attended San Diego State University, where he met his wife, Liz. They have three daughters, Maya, Carolina, and Sofia—and their rescued dog, Chico. Maya earned degrees from UC Berkeley and UCLA, Carolina attends San Diego State University, and Sofia attends Saint Joseph High School.
Mayor Camacho's Boards & Committees
City Committees
- Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Infrastructure & Recreation
- Citywide Beautification
- Pico Rivera 2035
Regional Appointed Boards
- Metrolink – Southern California Regional Rail Authority
- Southeast Area Animal Control Authority
- Greater 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
Mayor Camacho remains focused on delivering results, building partnerships, securing resources, and moving Pico Rivera forward.
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.
