City of Covina
Mercenia L. has extensive experience in urban planning, currently serving as Planning Manager for the City of Covina since June 2017, following roles as Senior Planner and Planning Associate. Previous positions include Assistant Planner for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Planning Intern for the City of Commerce, among others. Responsibilities include managing the Planning Division's front counter, administering land use regulations, reviewing and issuing permits, processing entitlements, and preparing environmental documents. Mercenia also has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside.
City of Covina
The City of Covina provides responsive municipal services and manages public resources to enhance the quality of life for the community. Departments that provide municipal services are the Covina Public Library, Covina Redevelopment Agency, Community Development, Fire and Police departments, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and the public resources are managed by the Administration department, City Council, City Clerk, Finance and Human Resources departments.