Susan Zermeno stands for honest leadership and a stronger Covina community.

Susan Zermeno is a dedicated public servant and has been a long-time resident of Covina for 24 years. Her commitment to the community is deeply rooted, not only through her professional and civic involvement but also through her innovative approach to fostering community engagement.

Susan Created the Facebook group “Covina Buzz, the Original,” in 2018, when she realized there was no community communication or any type of community forum. Covina Buzz was the first Facebook group that was created specifically for residents of Covina, and soon copycat groups occurred. 

Susan has served on many commissions and boards for the City of Covina. Her dedicated service started in 2016. 

• Traffic & Parking Advisory Commission  July 2016-July 2020
• Library Board of Trustees      February –  2019–June 2021
• Planning Commission                  July 2020-March 2024
• Park & Recreation Commission July 2022–November 2025 

Her role in serving on these commissions has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the city’s policies and priorities.

Before retirement, Susan had a distinguished career as a city planner for the City of Los Angeles and currently is a planning consultant with major land use companies. Her expertise in urban planning and development has been a valuable asset in her roles with Covina’s civic committees and commissions and her integrity as a city clerk.