Carlos ‘Yogi’ Fonseca runs for Calexico City Council

Carlos ‘Yogi’ Fonseca, a local resident known for organizing community cleanups, is running for a seat on the Calexico City Council. The election for the two available seats is scheduled for November 3.

Fonseca stated in an interview that he intends to bring a business mindset to the city's leadership to address local issues. His platform includes promoting community cleanups and taking decisive action to improve the downtown area, which has been impacted by trash accumulation and homelessness. He expressed a desire to focus on the needs of residents, visitors, and local merchants while avoiding political drama.