Public Records
Statements of Economic Interests
The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires persons holding specified public offices to file disclosures of investments, real property interests, and income within specified periods of assuming office, leaving office, and annually while holding office.
Access and E-file a 700 Form
Public officials identified under Government Code Section 87200 file their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) with the City Clerk, the filing officer. A copy is retained in the City Clerk’s Office, and the original is forwarded to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Additionally, candidates for Covina elected positions must file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk’s Office no later than the final filing date of the nomination period. Employees designated in the Covina Conflict of Interest Code and specific consultants who hold positions that involve making or participating in decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on the holder’s financial interest must also file. Click here to view a copy of the City of Covina’s current Conflict of Interest Code.
Under Government Code Section 87505, below is a list of names and position titles for each elected office identified in G.C. Section 87200.
Elected Officers
- O. Patricia Cortez – Councilmember
- Walter Allen III – Councilmember
- John C. King – Councilmember
- Victor Linares – Councilmember
- Hector Delgado – Councilmember
- Geoffrey Cobbett – Elected City Treasurer
Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s) are public documents, and any public member may inspect and request a copy of any statement. Forms must be made available as soon as possible during regular business hours. Please visit the Covina City Clerk’s Office to request a copy of a Statement of Economic Interest at 125 E. College Street, Covina, California 91723.
Copies of Statement of Economic Interests forms may be obtained at the office of the FPPC located at 1102 Q Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California 95811. Additionally, particularly local government elected officers’ statements are available in electronic format on the FPPC’s website: www.fppc.ca.gov.
Local Government Records
The City of Covina supports the right to access public records that are created and maintained by the City in the normal course of business. Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, the City Clerk’s Office will notify you within 10 calendar days of receiving a request of its determination, in addition to whether it may be necessary to provide notification of a 14-day extension. Please note that requests submitted after normal business hours will be considered received the next business day. (Government Code Section 6250-6270).
Please note that birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are held at the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office and can be obtained by calling (800) 201-8999 or by visiting the Registrar-Recorder website here.
Any person may request to inspect or receive a copy of an identifiable public record, except those records that are exempt under the provisions of the law. Fees for copies are in accordance with the Fee Schedule adopted per Covina Resolution No. 16-7554.
Please complete the form below by providing a clear and specific description of the information you are requesting such as dates, addresses, or titles of document(s) sought. Please submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, email, or by fax (626) 384-5425.
Gifts to Agency Report
Pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted Regulation 18944.2, “State and local government agencies are required to disclose payments made to the agency when payments provide a personal benefit to an official of the agency. Examples may include travel, meals, and other benefits. Under certain circumstances, these payments will not result in a gift to the official, but will be considered a gift to the agency.”
The City of Covina has not received a public benefit as defined by Regulation 18944.2 and there are no reports available at this time.
Please note that birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are held at the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office and can be obtained by calling (800) 201-8999 or by visiting the Registrar-Recorder website here.
Any person may request to inspect or receive a copy of an identifiable public record, except those records that are exempt under the provisions of the law. Fees for copies are in accordance with the Fee Schedule adopted per Covina Resolution No. 16-7554.
Please complete the form below by providing a clear and specific description of the information you are requesting such as dates, addresses, or titles of document(s) sought. Please submit the completed form to the City Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, email, or by fax (626) 384-5425.
Public Official Appointments Report
Pursuant to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Regulation 18705.05, amended March 2012, “Materiality Standard: Economic Interest in Personal Finances,” each agency must post on its website a single Form 806 which lists all the paid appointed positions. When there is a change in compensation or a new appointment, the Form 806 is updated to reflect the change.
To date, the City of Covina has prepared the following:
