Six Candidates Including Karbassi Face Off at Fresno County Supervisor Forum

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi joined five other candidates at a community forum organized by the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation on Feb. 24, 2026, as six contenders pressed their bids for Fresno County Supervisor District 1. Karbassi appeared as one of the speakers, drawing attention because of his current role leading the Fresno City Council.

The forum, hosted by the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, brought the full field of six declared candidates for the District 1 seat into a single panel on Feb. 24. The foundation convened the event in Fresno to provide a public space for direct engagement between voters and the people seeking the county supervisor position.

Karbassi’s participation at the Feb. 24 forum underscored his transition from municipal leadership to a countywide campaign. As Fresno City Council President, Karbassi carries a visible local profile into the District 1 race, appearing alongside five rivals who are also pursuing the supervisor office that covers portions of Fresno County.

All six candidates who appeared at the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation event addressed the District 1 contest on Feb. 24, presenting themselves to community members gathered for the forum. The meeting represented a concentrated opportunity for voters in Fresno County to compare the field in one setting, with Karbassi’s presence notable given his current municipal leadership title.

The Feb. 24 forum follows a period of candidate activity across Fresno County as the District 1 seat draws multiple entrants. With six candidates having already appeared publicly at the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation forum, the race for Fresno County Supervisor District 1 is now firmly a multi-candidate contest that will continue to play out across Fresno neighborhoods and community events.