Jocelyn "Joz" Sida

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

7 candidates ran for City of Fontana Mayor (San Bernardino County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Fontana voters.

About Jocelyn "Joz" Sida

Community organizer; nonprofit chapter director (ballot designation). Born in El Monte and has lived in Fontana since age 14; daughter of immigrants. Spent about a decade organizing on progressive campaigns nationally, ran for the Fontana Unified school board in 2012, and returned to Fontana from Chicago in 2023. Leads a slate of candidates for city offices.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Cleaner air; limits on warehouses near schools
• Housing that serves residents
• Clean parks and safe streets
• Support for seniors and youth opportunities
• Protecting public protest and free speech

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Jocelyn "Joz" Sida only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• Mylinda Carrillo
• Sal Casillas
• Lourdes Goni Garcia
• Jackie Heredia
• Nicholas Ortega
• Acquanetta Warren

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Quick answers

What does the City of Fontana Mayor seat do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who is Jocelyn "Joz" Sida running against?

Mylinda Carrillo, Sal Casillas, Lourdes Goni Garcia, Jackie Heredia, Nicholas Ortega and Acquanetta Warren, for City of Fontana Mayor (San Bernardino County).

Should I vote for Jocelyn "Joz" Sida?

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