Ollie Cantos
Incumbent
City of West Covina, Member of the City Council, 4th District
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Overview
Ollie Cantos is the Mayor Pro Tem of West Covina, representing District 4 since 2022.1 He is a civil rights attorney who worked at the U.S. Department of Justice and as Associate Director of Domestic Policy at the White House.2 In 2023, he chaired the board of RespectAbility, a disability advocacy nonprofit.3
In 2026, he authored a resolution opposing data centers and battery storage over environmental and fire risks.4 The resolution passed unanimously.4 He urged the council to stop escalating disagreements.5 He abstained on a motion to censure Councilmember Gutierrez.6 He voted to send an investigative report to the district attorney.6 His 2026 questionnaire supports zero-based budgeting and a pension trust.7 He also prioritizes infrastructure repairs.7
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $7,955
- Cash on hand
- $36,402
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Not reported | ||
AI read these figures from a scanned copy of the filing; two separate reads agreed.
Source: City of West Covina filings for Ollie Cantos For West Covina City Council
Endorsements
- Republican Party of Los Angeles County8Party
Sources
- Elected Officials | West Covina, CA, City of West Covina. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Domestic Policy Council Olegario (Ollie) Cantos VII, George W. Bush Library. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- New West Covina City Councilman Ollie Cantos talks about tearing ..., SAC.Media. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- In a moment of rare unity, West Covina moves to oppose data centers, Pasadena Star-News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Censure vote leads to investigation at West Covina, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- West Covina City Council OKs censure hearing against ..., San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Ollie Cantos, West Covina City Council District 4 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LAGOP Endorsement Lookup, November 3, 2026 General Election, Republican Party of Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.