West Covina City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Fredrick Fred Sykes
Candidate for City Council District 5
Fredrick Fred Sykes is running for West Covina City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Tony Wu.
Last day to register to receive a ballot by mail · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Former West Covina mayor and retired Los Angeles County deputy sheriff. He is a member of the L.A. County Commission on Human Relations and the Mt. S.A.C. Civilian Oversight Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Commissioner/Retired Police
- Campaign website
- fredricksykes.com
Where Fredrick Fred Sykes stands: positions on the record
Health department1 sourced position
Calls the city health department unnecessary and says the city is running deficits.
“West Covina is again running deficits while spending on an unnecessary City health department, subsidizing a frequently closed Sportsplex, and losing employees to a toxic environment.”
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Candidate statement of Fredrick Fred Sykes
Street sweeping1 sourced position
Contrasts his time on the council with today's weekly street-sweeping parking restrictions.
“We didn't impose burdens like weekly street-sweeping parking restrictions.”
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Candidate statement of Fredrick Fred Sykes
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says he will seek more county funding for mental health services and homelessness support.
Own statementFredrick Sykes for West Covina City Council (campaign site)
Small business1 sourced position
Says he will streamline the process for new businesses to open and revitalize commercial corridors including Plaza West Covina.
Own statementFredrick Sykes for West Covina City Council (campaign site)
Parks1 sourced position
Says he will clear hazardous brush at Galster Park and repair courts and fields at several parks.
Own statementFredrick Sykes for West Covina City Council (campaign site)
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for West Covina City Council, District 5, in 2022 (lost).
Council voteLos Angeles County election results · Nov 8, 2022
Also running for City Council District 5
- Tony Wu (incumbent)
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