The City of Calexico has a new City Manager.

The City Council, on a 4 - 1 vote, approved a contract for Ben Martinez to serve as City Manager. Martinez, formerly City Manager in National City, will begin his new job on July 22, 2025. The contract is for three years with Martinez having an option for two more years at the end of the current agreement. Calexico has been with out a full time City Manager since the Council parted ways with Esperanza Colio Warren in September of last year.