I am proud to announce the start of my campaign for Tustin City Council District 4. My passion to serve has only grown since serving as a Tustin Planning Commissioner, then Tustin City Council Member and now Tustin’s Mayor Pro Tem. We accomplished a lot together since I joined Tustin Council in 2020 and I look forward to continuing to build on that success with your support.
Meet Ryan
Councilman, Former Planning Commissioner, Business Owner, Public Works Engineer, Father and Husband committed to ensuring Tustin families and businesses can thrive.
Ryan Gallagher’s commitment to community is unparalleled. He has served as President of the Orange County Water Association, member of the University of California, Irvine Civil and Environmental Engineering Affiliates, and President of local chapters of Association of Water Agencies, American Public Works Association, and American Society of Civil Engineers.
Endorsements
Tustin Police Officers Association
The Tustin Police Officers Association (TPOA) was established in 1972 and currently has nearly 100 members including officers, sergeants, and lieutenants.
Orange County Taxpayers Association
Founded in 1986 by a group of business owners and taxpayers, the Orange County Taxpayers Association is the only countywide organization whose exclusive focus is to represent taxpayers on government tax and spending policy issues.
TUSTIN MAYOR AUSTIN LUMBARD
Mayor Austin Lumbard, elected to City Council in 2018 and elected as Mayor in 2022, was born and raised in Orange County and is a long-time Tustin resident.
Fire Fighters Local 3631
The Orange County Professional Firefighters Association (OCPFA) represents over 1,100 professional Firefighters serving nearly 1.9 million residents in 23 cities and numerous unincorporated communities throughout Orange County.
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes
Sheriff Don Barnes was elected the 13th Sheriff-Coroner for Orange County, California in November 2018. He began his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) in 1989.
Crime Survivors PAC
Our mission is to elect leaders to public office who will stand up to criminals and stand up for crime victims. For far too long, elected officials in state capitols, particularly Sacramento, have ignored the needs and priorities of crime victims, and instead have put the needs of criminals first.
PRIORITIES
Revitalizing Old Town
Bringing new businesses, community events, and life to Old Town Tustin is essential to our city’s continued success.
Executing the Vision for Tustin Legacy
Bringing balance to both the old and the new, open space and businesses, and connecting our neighborhoods.
Ensuring Public Safety
Hiring more police officers and firefighters and ensuring they have the training, equipment, and support to keep us safe.
Maintaining Sound Fiscal Policies
Balanced budgets. No new taxes.
Historic photos courtesy the Orange County Archives.
Paid for By Gallagher for Tustin Council 2024