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San Marcos Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Sharon Jenkins

Candidate for Mayor

6 candidates · 3 seats10 sourced positions

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

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Former San Marcos councilmember who served 12 years on the City Council, six as deputy mayor. She served 14 years on the San Marcos Unified School District Governing Board and is a real estate broker/owner.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Small Business Owner
Endorsed by
Her campaign site lists the San Diego Democratic Party, the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, San Diego Young Democrats, San Marcos Democrats and Councilmember Maria Nuñez, among others. Sharon Jenkins for San Marcos Mayor
Campaign website
www.sharonjenkinsformayor.com

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The San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed Sharon Jenkins and Justin Matsushita. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026

Where Sharon Jenkins stands: positions on the record

Measure Q sales tax2 sourced positions

  • Says she created and led the 2024 Yes on Q committee.

    “I created and led the successful 2024 For a Safe and Strong San Marcos - Yes on Q committee leading to the planning for Fire Station 5 and the improvement of roads, parks, and infrastructure.”

    Own statementCity of San Marcos

  • Voted yes on placing a 1% general sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2024).

    Council voteSan Marcos City Council minutes, July 9, 2024 · Jul 9, 2024

Priorities2 sourced positions

  • Lists public safety, quality of life, open space and parks, neighborhood and business investment, and careful spending as her focus.

    “Focus on enhancing public safety, quality of life, native open spaces and parks; invest in our neighborhoods and businesses; be a careful steward of every taxpayer dollar.”

    Own statementCity of San Marcos

  • Said San Marcos needs experienced, steady leadership as it grows.

    “As our city continues to grow and face new opportunities and challenges, I believe San Marcos deserves experienced, steady leadership”

    Own statementThe Coast News · Aug 2, 2025

Homeless encampments1 sourced position
License plate readers1 sourced position
Senior mobile home parks1 sourced position
Proposition 361 sourced position
Battery storage1 sourced position
Past candidacies1 sourced position

What Sharon Jenkins said vs. how Sharon Jenkins voted

Measure Q sales tax

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