Leslie H. Garcia
Candidate for City Council Member, West Covina, District 2 · Atmospheric Scientist
Leslie H. Garcia is a lifelong West Covina resident and first-generation Mexican-American who works as an air quality instrument specialist at the South Coast Air Quality Management District and previously worked at the California Air Resources Board. She holds a master's in Earth Sciences and a bachelor's in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, co-founded the Edgewood High School chapter of Best Buddies, and is a member of Teamsters Local 986.
On the issues
- Housing & Homelessness
Says she will advance renter-friendly protections for residents.
“Advance renter friendly protections for residents.”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Wants to end the city's Flock surveillance contract to protect residents' civil liberties.
“Protect residents' civil liberties and end the Flock Surveillance contract.”
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Opposes fees and tickets such as street-sweeping citations that fall on working-class residents.
“Oppose predatory working-class fees like street-sweeping tickets.”
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Wants to expand green spaces and invest in parks.
“Expand green spaces and invest in our parks for families to play and recharge.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Says she will cut red tape for small businesses and revitalize downtown.
“Cut red tape for small businesses”
Source → - Technology & Privacy
Wants a path to permanently ban data centers in the city.
“Develop a pathway to permanently ban data centers.”
Source → - Immigration & Border
Says she will protect residents from federal immigration enforcement.
“At City Hall, she will protect residents from federal immigration enforcement, advance affordability,”
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