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About this office
Handles all public funds and collects city taxes.
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Covina Police Officers AssociationMayor Patricia CortezMayor Pro Tem Walter Allen,IIICouncil Member John KingCouncil Member Jorge A MarquezCouncil Member Victor Linares
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My Top 3 Priorities
Strong financial oversight of tax payer funds
More public transparency of financial disclosures and documents
Divest city funds away from fossil fuels and other dirty, dying industries
Experience
Education
University of California Irvine — MBA, Business Administration, with a certificate in Digital Transformation (2020)
California State University Los Angeles — MA, Philosophy (2010)
California Polytechnic University Pomona — BA, Philosophy (2006)
Biography
I am a third generation Covina resident. A proud product of CVUSD schools and South Hills graduate. I earned my BA at Cal Poly Pomona, MA at Cal State Los Angeles, and MBA From UC Irvine. I work as a Manager at large buisness and employer, and enjoy deep dive into spreadsheets. I also educate and train people on EVs, Fuel Cells, and the Green Energy transformation the buisness world is going through.
I know the importantance of financial oversight of tax payer funds, and have the background and experience to do just that. Bad or underpreforming investments come at the cost of Covina residents. Either in reduced services or increased taxes to make up the difference. I will strive to put the city on secure enough financial ground that we can finally end the utility sales tax.
I am the homegrown canidate with the experience needed to do the job. Please vote for Neil Polzin for Covina City Treasurer June 7th (or early by mail)
Neil Polzin, MBA Neil4Covina@gmail.com 626 502 7320 PO Box 303, Covina CA 91723
Who supports this candidate?
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United Democrats of the San Gabriel Valley
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I believe in strong financial oversight and public transparency. These are vital for city finances and the Treasurer.
I believe elected officals should be accessable to the public, and list my personal cell and email listed under Extended Biography.
Finally I beleive that in order for the city to have a secure financial future, we need to divest public funds from dying and dirty industries like fossil fuels from the cities. We are facing down the worst drought in 1200 years, climate change is real and here. Divestment is not just the financially responsible thing to do, it is also a moral imparitive.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Maintain fiscal accountability and insuring the City has a balanced budget
Keep a good economic growth
Maintaining accountability on all City investments
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired Public Works Superintendent
Shop Forman, Haaker Equipment Company (2005–2009)
Maintenance Services Superintendent \ Director of Public Works, City of Placentia (1976–2005)
Specialist 5th Class Truck Driver, United States Army Vietnam (1968–1969)
Community Activities
Police Volunteer / Graffiti Abatement Crew, City of Covina (2009–current)
