City Clerk

Andrew Aleman - Covina Elected City Clerk

The Elected City Clerk attends City Council Meetings and participates in ceremonial functions. Andrew Aleman is the current Elected City Clerk, with a term expiring in March 2026.

City Clerk's Office

Day-to-day operations of the City Clerk’s Office are directed by the Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Management Director. The City Clerk’s Office is the custodian of the official Seal of the City of Covina and serves as a neutral liaison between residents and government by ensuring transparent processes with professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

Services Provided

The City Clerk’s Office/Records Management Department:

Conducts fair and impartial regular and special municipal elections
Manages City Council/Agency/Authority agendas and documents, and produces meeting minutes
Maintains the Covina Municipal Code
Records, preserves, and manages public records, and provides for public access
Accepts claims and service of other legal documents
Coordinates recruitment applications for voluntary service to advisory boards and commissions
Serves as compliance officer for conflict of interest statements, campaign disclosure filing, and ethics training.

Elections & Voting

To View the District Election page and District Map please visit mapcovina.org
Covina’s General Municipal Elections are consolidated with Los Angeles County Statewide Primary Elections pursuant to Covina Ordinance 21-04. Pursuant to Ordinance 22-01 the City of Covina has transitioned to a by-district election system and has established 5 districts. Voters in Districts 2 and 4 will have the opportunity to vote for one Councilmember in the district in which they live. To locate which district you are in please click here.

Persons interested in running for office for the city of Covina may schedule an appointment by emailing cityclerk@covinaca.gov.

Campaign Contribution Limit

The current campaign contribution limit per contributor for city candidates is $5,500 per election.

Voter Registration

To register to vote in the City of Covina, you must:

Be a citizen of the United States
Be a legal resident of Los Angeles County
Be at least 18 years old on or before the election date

If you meet these requirements, you must register to vote at least 15 days before the election date.

Vote By Mail

Beginning with the November 3,2020 General Election all registered voters will be mailed a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot to ensure a safe accessible voting option during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mailing of Vote by Mail ballots in all elections begins 29 days prior to Election Day.

Return your ballot:

By mail, no postage necessary
In person at any Vote by Mail Drop-off Site (A Vote by Mail Drop Box is conveniently located in front of Covina City Hall 125 E College Street. For a full list of locations click HERE)
At any Vote Center in L.A. County

Track Your Ballot

Voters can track their VBM ballot every step of the way. Subscribe to receive real-time tracking notifications by text, email or voicemail. Go to california.ballottrax.net to get started.

Please visit LAvote.net for additional information.

Vote Centers in Covina

Locations will be made available 30-40 days before Election.

For additional Vote Centers in Los Angeles County click HERE. Vote Center locations will also be printed on your Sample Ballot Book and a Vote Center catalog listing all locations will be mailed by Los Angeles County leading up to the election.

Vote Centers Days and Hours

Voters will have 10 consecutive days and Election Day to vote in-person at ANY participating Vote Center in Los Angeles County.

Vote Centers will be open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day Vote Centers will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

All participating Vote Centers will follow State and County public health and safety guidelines.