West Covina City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Leslie H. Garcia
Candidate for City Council District 2
Leslie H. Garcia is running for West Covina City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Letty Lopez and Carlos Yado.
Last day to register to receive a ballot by mail · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Atmospheric scientist and lifelong West Covina resident who works in air quality. She is an Air Quality Instrument Specialist II at the South Coast Air Quality Management District and previously worked at the California Air Resources Board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from former West Covina Mayor Brian Calderón Tabatabai, Covina City Clerk Susan Zermeno, Covina City Treasurer Neil Polzin, college dean and community organizer Dr. Bri Sérráno, the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, the California Working Families Party, 3.14 Action Elect Scientists, the Stonewall Democratic Club, SGVoices for Change, Run for Something and HONOR PAC. Leslie for West Covina City Council (campaign site)
- Campaign website
- www.leslieforwestcovina.com
Where Leslie H. Garcia stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
interview with the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Spoke in support of the council's September 2026 resolution opposing data centers and said she wants the ban to be permanent.
“If we could have a forever ban against these sorts of facilities, it would hold companies accountable and it would help unite the larger region to prioritize people over profit”
Own statementSan Gabriel Valley Tribune · Sep 16, 2026
Health department1 sourced position
Lists opposing the city's departure from Los Angeles County Public Health in her platform.
“Oppose wasteful departure from the LA County Public Health.”
Own statementLeslie for West Covina City Council (campaign site)
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Says she would end the city's contract with Flock Safety to protect residents from federal immigration enforcement.
“At City Hall, I will protect residents from federal immigration enforcement by ending the city's contract with Flock Safety”
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Candidate statement of Leslie H. Garcia
Street sweeping1 sourced position
Says she would oppose fees on working-class residents such as street sweeping tickets.
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Candidate statement of Leslie H. Garcia
Renter protections1 sourced position
Says she would advance tenant protections and rent stabilization.
Own statementLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: Candidate statement of Leslie H. Garcia
Also running for City Council District 2
- Letty Lopez (incumbent)
- Carlos Yado
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