Gary Kendrick has been a resident of East County for 46 years and El Cajon for almost 14 years. He graduated from Santana High School in 1972. He attended Grossmont College and graduated from San Diego State University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Real Estate. He has been a Real Estate Appraiser for 19 years.

Gary’s path into politics began at the neighborhood level. In July 1990 his neighbors elected him to the Fletcher Terrace Association Board of Directors. He gained valuable experience and helped save his neighbors thousands of dollars when the City widened West Main Street. Next, he led the fight to slow traffic in his neighborhood.

Gary Kendrick looked beyond his own neighborhood. He researched and developed two new citywide ordinances to enhance the well being of our children and playground safety. He learned how difficult it can be for the average citizen to implement change at the City level. He decided to become involved in improving attitudes toward and access for everyday people at City Hall.

Gary was elected to the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Governing Board in 1998 and served two terms as president of that board. He knows how to bring our tax dollars back home. During his 5 years on the College Board, Grossmont College received approval for more state construction money than the previous 25 years combined, over 17 million dollars on one project alone.

Gary served more than four years on the El Cajon Planning Commission, two years as Chairman. During that time, he proved his dedication to finding solutions that work for both sides of an issue. Gary’s negotiating skills effectively prevailed in almost 100% of the cases brought before the Commission. Businessmen, bureaucrats and homeowners were able to collaborate on successful projects under his leadership.

Gary was elected to the El Cajon City Council in March 2002. After only 3 months, the other City Councilmembers voted for him to serve as Mayor Pro Tem! Gary Kendrick’s commitment to peaceful solutions has continued on the City Council. He believes in treating everyone fairly and respectfully, while maximizing resources and efficiency. The East County Californian called him the "Council's Chief Peacemaker"! (click here to read the entire article)

In addition to his Real Estate expertise and civic leadership, Gary teaches Business classes at Southwestern College and Continuing Education classes for accounting and legal professionals.

You may contact Gary at home by calling 442-6563 for more information. Gary has open office hours at City Hall every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Call City Hall at 441-1776 to talk to Gary there.


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