Lopez appointed City Clerk in San Bernardino

Another key position at the city of San Bernardino will experience turnover.

City Clerk Genoveva Rocha has announced she will be leaving the city to take a position with the City of Vernon in Los Angeles County.

During the March 19 City Council meeting, City Attorney Albert Maldonado confirmed Rocha’s final day would be April 4th and during closed session the council voted unanimously to appoint Telicia Lopez as acting city clerk.

Lopez has worked for San Bernardino since September 2005 and currently serves as Chief Deputy City Clerk. She has also served the city as Business Registration Manager, overseeing regulatory processes for local businesses.

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining official records, facilitating city council meetings, overseeing elections, and processing ordinances and resolutions. Additionally, the city clerk serves as the filing officer for Statements of Economic Interest and Campaign Statements, making the role essential for ethical compliance and municipal governance.

Lopez will begin her new position on April 5.