Lopez named San Bernardino’s new City Clerk

The City of San Bernardino recently announced that Telicia Lopez has been named City Clerk. An employment agreement was approved by the Mayor and Council at its meeting Wednesday, October 15.

“Few people know the inner workings of the City Clerk’s office better than Telicia Lopez,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. “The Council and I believe she has the knowledge and expertise to effectively lead the Clerk’s office.”  

Under the City’s Charter, the City Clerk is one of three positions that is hired directly by the Mayor and Council, the others being City Manager and City Attorney. 

Lopez has served as Chief Deputy City Clerk since 2021. She began her career with San Bernardino in 2003, including the past two decades in the City Clerk’s Office.

“When I first stepped into the City Clerk’s Office twenty years ago, I never imagined that one day I would have the honor of serving as the City Clerk,” said Lopez. “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and humbled to follow in the footsteps of the remarkable clerks who came before me.”

The City Clerk’s Office consists of three divisions: Administration, Elections, and Records Management. Among the office’s responsibilities are processing ordinances and resolutions, coordinating required legal advertisements, and preparing all Council agendas. The Clerk also serves as the City’s filing officer for Statements of Economic Interest, Campaign Statements, and Appeals.

The San Bernardino City Charter also mandates that the City Clerk keep all books, papers, records, and other documents; attend all meetings of the Mayor and City Council; and keep minutes of all Council meetings.

The Mayor and Council voted 6-1 in favor of approving Lopez’ contract with Councilmember Treasure Ortiz voting no and Sandra Ibarra absent.