Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Mike Sannella has served on the San Marcos City Council since 2022 and is Deputy Mayor; he spent eight years on the Vallecitos Water District board and works in corporate security and risk management. His top priorities are public safety and easing traffic.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 4 against, Housing Affordability 4 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for,
Nonpartisan
Sharon Jenkins is a real estate broker who served 12 years on the San Marcos City Council (2012-2024), six as deputy mayor, and 14 years on the San Marcos Unified school board. Her priorities are public safety funding and road and infrastructure upkeep, with careful spending of tax dollars.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, 1 against, Public Infrastructure 3 for,
Sources: sdvote.com · sanmarcosca.gov2