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San Marcos Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Mike Sannella

Candidate for Mayor

6 candidates · 3 seats15 sourced positions

Mike Sannella is running for mayor of San Marcos in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sharon Jenkins.

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San Marcos deputy mayor and District 2 councilmember, first elected to the council in 2022. He served eight years on the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors and works in the defense and aeronautical industry.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
San Marcos Deputy Mayor
Endorsed by
His campaign site lists Mayor Rebecca Jones and Councilmembers Ed Musgrove and Danielle LeBlang, and says he is endorsed by the Deputy Sheriff's Association. Mike Sannella for San Marcos Mayor
Campaign website
mikesannella.com

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Mike Sannella is running for mayor instead of a second council term, so the District 2 seat is open. San Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 21, 2026

The Republican Party of San Diego County endorsed Mike Sannella, Thomas Gabriele and Lindsey Smith. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026

Where Mike Sannella stands: positions on the record

Homeless encampments2 sourced positions

  • Says he advanced homelessness solutions while prohibiting camping in parks, on sidewalks and near schools.

    “As Deputy Mayor, I advanced practical solutions to homelessness while prohibiting camping in our parks, on sidewalks, and near schools.”

    Own statementCity of San Marcos

  • Voted yes on adopting an ordinance on encampments on city property (passed 4-1, July 2024).

    Council voteSan Marcos City Council minutes, July 23, 2024 · Jul 23, 2024

License plate readers2 sourced positions

  • His campaign site says he advocated for license plate readers to help the Sheriff's department prevent and investigate crime.

    “Mike played a crucial role in advocating for the implementation of License Plate Readers to enhance the Sheriff’s department’s crime prevention and investigation efforts.”

    Own statementMike Sannella for San Marcos Mayor

  • Voted yes on joining the Sheriff's Safe San Marcos program and using automated license plate readers (passed 5-0, May 2024).

    Council voteSan Marcos City Council minutes, May 14, 2024 · May 14, 2024

San Marcos Boulevard1 sourced position

  • Wants to reimagine San Marcos Boulevard as a walkable entertainment district.

    “That means reimagining San Marcos Boulevard into a vibrant, walkable entertainment district, full of energy, activity, and life.”

    Own statementMike Sannella for San Marcos Mayor

Senior mobile home parks2 sourced positions

  • Called the night the council advanced the senior mobile home park overlay a really good night for seniors.

    “We’ve been working on this for so long — all the moratoriums, the workshops, the one-on-one meetings. Tonight is a really good night for our seniors and our community.”

    Own statementThe Coast News · Sep 9, 2026

  • Voted yes to introduce an ordinance creating a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone over seven senior mobile home parks (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

    Council voteSan Marcos City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026

Housing near transit (SB 79)1 sourced position
Budget1 sourced position
Measure Q sales tax1 sourced position
Proposition 361 sourced position
Battery storage1 sourced position
Past candidacies3 sourced positions

What Mike Sannella said vs. how Mike Sannella voted

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