-Councilmember Steve Herfert-
Family:
Wife - Jan
Children - Jennifer, Melissa, Lori, Brian

Birth Date:
1956

Background:
40-year resident of West Covina

Education:
1973 Graduate Edgewood High School
1977 Bachelor of Arts Cal Poly Pomona

Experience:
Human Services Commissioner 1988-90
West Covina City Council 1990-current
West Covina Mayor 1995-96 2000-01

Employment:
Southern California Edison, 20 years (Scientist)

Public Service:
Member Hurst Foundation
Past President West Covina United
Past President LA Works
Member San Gabriel Valley Council of Govt.
Member League of California Cities
Member Independent Cities Association
Member Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Member West Covina Rose Float Committee
Member West Covina "RACOON"
Member West Covina Historical Society
Member West Covina Beautiful
Member West Covina Sunrise Rotary
Member West Covina Elks
Past Coach of Little League and Girls Softball

Church:
First Presbyterian Church of Covina

Steve Herfert "A Voice of the People":
Steve was the second of five children born to Bob and Elaine Herfert. He learned family values and service to others from his parents. He received his education through the West Covina Unified School District, Mt. San Antonio College, and Cal Poly Pomona.

From his early days of playing in West Covina Recreation programs, Steve developed a desire to help people enjoy their idle time. He became a role model and leader on the playgrounds of West Covina. He realized it was smarter "to build children than to repair adults".

In 1990, Steve was elected to the West Covina City Council. In his three terms on the Council, Steve has taken leadership roles in all facets of government, particularly public safety, environmental issues, recreation, and youth programming. Steve has been a creative leader who has accepted and successfully completed many challenges. He believes taxpayers have been overburdened, and he seeks relief in the form of tax credits and reductions. He believes in less government regulation and the concept of cities and schools working more closely together (community schools).

As Mayor this year, Steve will focus on three areas of need in West Covina. Parks, Senior Citizens, and the construction of a gym/swimming pool.

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