Mayor Jones talks about some of the challenges during a pandemic, but also gives listeners an opportunity to get to know her. Not only will you learn about she became involved in city government, but you’ll find out her favorite dish to cook.
"All of the things that we experience in our life really get us to where we are today." - Mayor Rebecca Jones
Mayor Rebecca Jones has been a long-time San Marcos resident and has served on the San Marcos City Council since January 2007 after being appointed to a vacated Council seat. She was re-elected in 2008, 2012 and again in 2016. Rebecca served as the Vice Mayor from 2012-2018. She is currently serving in her first term as Mayor, having been elected in November 2018.
In addition to her role as Mayor, Rebecca currently serves on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors, on the SANDAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment Committee (RHNA) and is an alternate for the SANDAG Executive Committee. Rebecca also serves as alternate on North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (NCDJPA), the League of California Cities (LOCC), and North County Transit (NCTD).
Mayor Jones is a strong supporter of business in San Marcos and believes that a healthy business base is an important part of a dynamic and thriving community. She is a member of the Lincoln Club of San Diego County, an organization that supports business, and has promoted streamlining city planning processes so that small businesses open in a shorter time frame so they are able to succeed. Rebecca also serves on the Board of the San Diego Regional EDC.
Prior to joining the San Marcos City Council, Rebecca served as a member of the San Marcos Creek Specific Plan Task Force from 2005 to 2007. She also previously co-owned a furniture marketing company for over 20 years that had over $100 million in annual sales.
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