Jerry Sanders was elected to a second term in the June 2008 primary election, giving him the opportunity to build on the substantial progress he has made toward restoring financial stability and accountability to San Diego city government.

Since taking office in late 2005 following the resignation of the previous mayor, Mayor Sanders has made great strides in reforming city government. In addition to his broad reform agenda, Mayor Sanders has placed a high priority on economic growth and job creation during his time in office.

Over the course of his 30-year career, Sanders has transformed organizations to make them more effective, efficient and responsive to the public. Before becoming mayor, Sanders served as San Diego’s Chief of Police from 1993 until 1999, capping a 26-year career with the Police Department.

After leaving the Police Department, Sanders became the CEO of United Way, taking over an organization that had lost the trust of many of its donors and the agencies it supported.