Coachella Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jesus "Kino" Gonzalez

Candidate for Mayor

9 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Jesus "Kino" Gonzalez is running for mayor of Coachella in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Frank Figueroa, Denise Delgado and Francisco "Frankie" Molina.

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Today

Public policy advocate and Coachella native with a Pitzer College B.A. and a USC master's in public administration. Says he attended Coachella's public schools his entire life.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Public Policy Advocate

Where Jesus "Kino" Gonzalez stands: positions on the record

Mayor selection1 sourced position

Said any change to the mayor's selection should go to the voters.
“if we’re going to change it, let’s take it to the voters.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

Growth and budget1 sourced position

Said he wants to bring jobs and responsible development with public benefit agreements to strengthen the city budget.
“We bring in jobs, and we bring in responsible development with public benefit agreements as well.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

Data centers1 sourced position

Said he worked against the data center and started a petition against it.
“I worked hard against the data center.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

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