Sharon Jenkins for San Marcos Mayor
A Proven Leader Committed to San Marcos
Sharon Jenkins is a proven leader who has dedicated herself to the quality of life and success of San Marcos.
Throughout her 35 years of service to our city, Sharon has helped build seven schools and the North County Regional Education Center, founded six nonprofit organizations, championed three important ballot measures, and served as a responsible steward of taxpayer funds on our city council.
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Her steady leadership and thoughtful guidance have helped make our city THE place in North County to live, get a great education, work, and play.
San Marcos needs Sharon’s continued vision, experience, and unwavering commitment. She has proven her leadership. Sharon is truly All About San Marcos.
Lifetime of Service
Sharon’s leadership is grounded in decades of service to our community:
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12 years, six of those as Deputy Mayor, on the San Marcos City Council
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14 years on the San Marcos Unified School District Governing Board
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Six years representing San Marcos as a Board Member on North County Transit District
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Six years representing San Marcos as a Board Member on the North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
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35 years of volunteer service working with 25 nonprofit organizations and community efforts - including serving on 11 boards and helping establish six nonprofits
Leadership You Can Trust
Sharon's 26 years of leadership on the City Council, SMUSD Governing Board, and 35 years hands-on community involvement have given her a wealth of knowledge about our city. She is known for making well-informed decisions based on data, careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars, thoughtful discussion, and her own independent thinking.
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Now more than ever, San Marcos needs a mayor with community commitment, proven experience, and loyal leadership. Sharon Jenkins has always been that leader.
Rooted In San Marcos
Sharon is a proud San Marcos resident for over 50 years. She is a graduate of San Marcos High School, Palomar College, San Diego State University, and CSUSM's Leadership North County. She is a real estate broker/owner, building on prior experience in the corporate world.
Community Impact
The following is a list of the organizations/efforts for which Sharon has volunteered:
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Yes on Q Safe and Strong San Marcos 2024 ballot measure, approved by over 60% of voters
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Casa de Amparo
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Project Next - Board Member/Secretary
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Eagle Scout Board of Review Panel Member - Buena Creek District
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Meals on Wheels
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The San Marcos Promise - Board Member/Secretary
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Connected Through Kids (foster youth support throughout San Diego County) – Board Member/Secretary
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Valley of Discovery Education Foundation – Board Member
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San Marcos Chamber of Commerce – Governmental Affairs Committee
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San Marcos Unified School District 2010 Prop K committee – Co-Chair-Endorsements
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San Marcos Community Foundation – Board Member
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Mission Hills High School Grad Night Committee
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San Marcos High School Grad Night Committee
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San Marcos High School Band Boosters
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San Marcos Unified School District New High School Committee
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San Marcos Educational Foundation – Board Member
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San Marcos Unified School District 1996 Prop B committee – Co-Chair
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Woodland Park Middle School Parent Association – President, Vice-President, Treasurer
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Woodland Park Middle School Band Boosters
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Discovery Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization – Board Member/Treasurer + weekly classroom volunteer (1 year)
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Richland Elementary School – School Site Council + weekly classroom volunteer (2 years)
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Woodland Park Elementary School Parent Club – President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary + weekly classroom volunteer (8 years)
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San Marcos Girls’ Softball
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San Marcos A.Y.S.O.
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Girl Scouts (leader – 9 years, co-leader – 7 years)
Show your support today—add your name to endorse Sharon and join the growing movement for a stronger San Marcos!
Endorsements
Danielle Aguas
James Alden
(Past President, Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos & Board Member, San Marcos Education Foundation*)
Linda Alden
Flower Alvarez-Lopez
Dawn Anguiano
Patty Arendt
(Founding Principal, Discovery & Knob Hill Elementary Schools & Former Principal, Richland & Alvin Dunn Elementary Schools*)
Cherryl Baker
James Barczak
Kristen Barczak
Claire Barnett
Shannon Baroni
Kimberly Baum
Steven Baum
George Beitner
Jill Berarducci
Gina Bishop
(Retired Assistant Superintendent, SMUSD*)
Johanna Bonfiglio
Ann Boozer
Joe Boozer
Sara Boozer
Corina Borevitz
Mary Borevitz
(Former Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Richard Borevitz
Shona Borevitz
William Bramble
Sonja Brion
Alan Brown
(Former Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Tanis Brown
(President, San Marcos Historical Society*)
Marsha Bryan
Janet Burton
Scott Burton
Stacy Carlson
(Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Dr. Matt Ceppi
(Former CSUSM Leader*)
Jolene Clark
Tom Clark
Carrie Clevers
(Treasurer, Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos*)
Jim Colston
(Retired San Marcos Battalion Chief*)
Billie Cooper
Jennifer Cover
Jennifer Cronin
Jordan Cronin
John Desposito
Karen Desposito
Rick Dryer
Kirk Effinger
Joyce Ernest Brandon
Donald Falk
Lori Falk
Eric Forseth
(Former Principal, Richland Elementary School*)
Fred Freedman
Kathy Gallagher
Jim Garrett
Beckie Garrett
(Former Governing Board Member, SMUSD & San Diego County Teacher of the Year*)
Courtney Goode
(Former Principal, Mission Hills High School*)
Kathryn Gray
Heather Gustafson
Lucy Haines Dechairo
Joanne Harris Malone
Pia Harris-Ebert
(Former San Marcos Vice-Mayor*)
Martha Heiden
Cyndi Higgins
Kenna Hulka
Suzanne Ingram
Dean Jacobsen
Jack Jackson
Jan Jackson
Daniel Jenkins
Eva Jenkins
Greg Jenkins
Heather Jenkins
Jessica Jenkins
Kyle Jenkins
Loie Jeromin
Barbara Johnson
Carol Jones
Rod Jones
(Past President, San Marcos Rotary Club & Past Board Chair, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce*)
Tara Juergens
Andrew Ka
Liz Ka
Susan Keogh
Kathleen Kildoo
Steve Kildoo
Eric Kroesche
Linda Latimer
Celeste Leichliter
Brad Lichtman
(Founding Principal, Mission Hills High School*)
Aaron Lindamood
Pam Lindamood
(Former Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Dr. Timothy Lindamood
(Vice Chairman, Scripps Coastal Medical Group*)
Eddie MacPhee
Mary Glenn Malone
Matt Marshall
Konane Martinez
Wendy Matthews
Dan Matsushita
Douglas Matsushita
Edward Matsushita
Jinny Matsushita
Douglas Matus
Dr. Larry Maw
(Former Superintendent, SMUSD*)
Michael McDonald
Willian McGlincy
Deon McMaster
Dr. Todd McMaster
Gloria McWhirter
Arcela Nuñez
Michael O'Donnell
Jenny Orlando
Ryan Orlando
Stephen Pesavento
Heather Petrek
Jay Petrek
(Former San Marcos City Council Member & Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Jim Poltl
(Former Vallecitos Water District Board Member & Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Marc Revere
(Retired Fire Chief - northern California)
Nancee Revere
Dwayne Richardson
Martha Richardson
Danny Ritchey
Toni Ritchey
Kathe Robbins
Kathy Rocha
Dr. Victor Rocha
(Founding Dean, Professor Emeritus, CSUSM*)
Samantha Russell
Alan Sargent
Pilar Schmitz
Sandy Schramm
Marsha Singer
Michael Singer
Bill Singh
(Founding Mission Hills High School Assistant Principal & Former San Marcos High School AP)
Terry Smigiel
Herbie Smith
Marjeri Smith
Lori Smith
Bob Stall
Dr. Pat Stall
Bobbie Jo Stall-Vest
Teri Storc
Lisa Stout
Alexa Strobridge
Catherine Tarquini
Charles Tarquini
Robbi Thibadeau
Barbara Valenti
Brett Van Wey
(Retired San Marcos Fire Chief*)
Silvia Ventura-Jacobsen
Dennis Vest
Dana Voros
Randy Walton
(Former San Marcos City Council Member & Governing Board Member, SMUSD*)
Courtney Wann
Mary Whistler
Rylie Whistler
Bob Whitford
Michelle Winstead
Rebecca Witters
Jesse Wood
Partial List
*All endorsements are made by individuals in their personal capacity. Organizational names are included solely for identification and do not imply endorsement by those organizations.