Election Day – November 3, 2026
Experienced & Accountable Leadership
Rick Lopez is running for City Council to bring experienced and accountable leadership to El Centro.
After more than 30 years with federal law enforcement experience, Rick retired as an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent with the U.S. Border Patrol. Rick has extensive experience in leadership, public safety, and the development and execution of multimillion-dollar budgets.
For 40 years, Rick has served our community through youth sports, civic boards, nonprofits, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 1559.
He is ready to serve El Centro with integrity, experience, and independent judgment — and he respectfully asks for your vote.
Experienced & Accountable Leadership
Six priorities guiding Rick’s approach to serving El Centro on City Council.
Public Safety
Applying decades of frontline public safety experience to keep El Centro neighborhoods safe and secure.
Affordable Housing
Supporting practical steps that help El Centro residents find and keep housing they can afford.
Practical Homeless Solutions
Backing real, workable approaches to homelessness that balance compassion with community accountability.
Economic Development
Encouraging local business growth and job opportunities that strengthen El Centro’s economy.
Beautification & Revitalization
Investing in the upkeep and revitalization of our public spaces to build an El Centro that residents take pride in, businesses want to invest in, and visitors feel welcomed and safe.
Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability
Bringing hands on budget management experience to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and transparently.
What The Community Is Saying
“I proudly endorse Rick Lopez for the El Centro City Council. For more than 20 years, I have known Rick as a leader of integrity, including his service on the command staff of the El Centro Sector USBP. Rick offers the proven leadership El Centro needs, and I am confident he will bring to the Council.”
– Fred Miramontes
Sheriff
“I’ve known Rick since the early ’70s and he is the right choice for El Centro.”
– Eddie Silva Madueno
Retired Chief of Police
“He WILL make a difference”
– Mike Hardaway
“Rick’s a great man and will do a great job for us all. Good luck Rick.”
– Patty Watson
“I’m proud to support my brother, Rick Lopez, as he runs for City Council. Rick is a great candidate who genuinely cares about his community and the people who call it home. I know the kind of person he is, the values he stands for, and the commitment he’ll bring to serving the city. I’m proud of you, brother, and I’m behind you all the way!”
– John Sandoval
“Good luck Rick, you’re the right guy.”
– Joan Miller
“Rooting for you Rick, you got my vote. Best of luck to you!”
– Carla Ceja Miramon
Support the Campaign
Every contribution helps Rick reach more voters across El Centro with his message of experienced, accountable leadership.
Priorities
MEASURE T
MY POSITION ON MEASURE T Public Safety. Accountability. Transparency. The Issue El Centro must maintain reliable police, fire, emergency response, streets, parks, and other core services while managing taxpayer dollars responsibly. Measure T would establish a…
HOMELESSNESS
Read Rick Lopez’s take on addressing homelessness in El Centro through a balanced approach of compassion, practical alternatives, and accountability.
Get Involved with the Campaign
Rick Lopez is running for City Council to build a stronger community for all of us. Lend a hand and help us make a difference in El Centro.