KESQ Voter Guide: Lesly Figueroa

• Occupation:
  • Policy advocate and community organizer
• Relevant Experience:
  • Policy advocate and community organizer in the Eastern Coachella Valley with "Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability."
  • Student Body President at UC San Diego

• Personal Information:
  • Age: 24
  • Grew up in Coachella
  • Bachelor's in Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego
• Website
  • www.leslyforcoachellamayor.com
• Social Media
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Figueroa is running for mayor of the city of Coachella.

She is a former student body president at her alma mater, University of California, San Diego. During her time at the university, she helped underrepresented students of color & negotiate a $5 million contract to ensure unlimited transit access for students.