Timothy Jemal
Timothy Jemal is a member of the South Orange County Community College District in California, representing District 7. His current term ends on December 8, 2028.
Jemal ran for re-election to the South Orange County Community College District to represent District 7 in California. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Jemal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Timothy Jemal was born in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from George Washington University. Jemal's career experience includes working as a business executive.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2024)
General election
General election for South Orange County Community College District District 7
Incumbent Timothy Jemal defeated Carl David in the general election for South Orange County Community College District District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy Jemal (Nonpartisan)  | 58.7 | 36,829 |
| Carl David (Nonpartisan) | 41.3 | 25,876 | ||
| Total votes: 62,705 | |||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2020)
General election
General election for South Orange County Community College District District 7
Incumbent Timothy Jemal defeated Mo Entezampour and Sean Gawne in the general election for South Orange County Community College District District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy Jemal (Nonpartisan) | 52.2 | 210,367 |
| Mo Entezampour (Nonpartisan) | 29.5 | 119,125 | ||
| Sean Gawne (Nonpartisan) | 18.3 | 73,659 | ||
| Total votes: 403,151 | |||
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2016
Jemal won re-election without opposition in 2016.[2]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Timothy Jemal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jemal's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am seeking re-election to serve a four-year term as the Trustee for Area 7. I love South Orange County and am a 25-year resident of Mission Viejo. I'm a passionate supporter of our exceptional community colleges, Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College.
In December of 2022, I was elected by my fellow Trustees to serve as President of the Board of Trustees. As Board President, I lead by bringing people together to keep our colleges great and focused on student success.
As a Trustee I have:
-Ensured our precious tax dollars go into the classroom
-Supported teachers who motivate students to reach their highest potential
-Promoted partnerships with businesses that led to internships and employment for our students
-Supported balanced budgets, no new taxes and no student tuition hikes
My 35 years in business and nonprofit leadership have taught me this: if it’s working, don’t change it. Just make it better. Re-electing me will continue the exceptional education our community deserves.
It's truly an honor to represent the residents of Area 7 as your Trustee.
Re-elect Trustee Tim Jemal. www.timjemalfortrustee.- As the current Trustee, I have been a leader in ensuring our precious tax dollars go into the classroom. I will continue to put students first and maintain our educational excellence with two of the best colleges in the state and nation, Saddlback College and Irvine Valley College.
I will also continue to be the Board leader in promoting partnerships with businesses that led to internships and employment for our students.
Under my leadership, our Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) in Tustin has forged partnership with businesses offering greater opportunites for hands-on learning for our students. - I will continue supporting teachers who motivate students to reach their highest potential. We have an oustanding faculty and which is a key reason Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are respectively ranked as the #1 and #5 community colleges in California. The exciting part is that both colleges continue to adapt and improve our education and athletic progams. I am confident we will continue to be one of best community colleges districts in the nation.
- As a Trustee, I will continue to ensure our community college district has balanced budgets, no new taxes and no student tuition hikes.
My goal is to maintain the trust and support of the residents by being transparent and focused on policies that put our students first. The approach is working and I could not be prouder to serve as your Trustee.
The results of this focus and commitment have demonstrated that Saddleback College and Irvine Valley Collge our the jewels of our community. The South Orange County Community College District is a true success story.
I believe my leadership has helped establish a culture of transparency, accountability and providing world-class and affordable education for our residents.
Congresswoman Young Kim
Don Wagner, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County Taxpayers Association PAC (OCTaxPAC)
Katrina Foley, Orange County Supervisor
Wendy Bucknum, Mission Viejo City Councilmember
Stephanie Oddo, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Laguna Niguel
Scott Voigts, Member, Lake Forest City Council
Terri Whitt, Vice President, Board of Trustees, South Orange County Community College District
T.J. Prendergast, Trustee, South Orange County Community College District
Kristian Suazo, President, Saddleback College Associated Student Government
Martha Uriarte, Former Student Trustee, South Orange County Community College District
Jake Rybczyk, Former Student Body President, Saddleback College
Carolyn Inmon, Trustee, South Orange County Community College Trustees
Gila Jones, Board Member, Capistrano Unified School District
Drs. Alice & Ara Apkarian
Lisa Kennedy Greenberg, President, Cornerstone Specialty Insurance Services
Frank Ury, former Mission Viejo Mayor and current Santa Margarita Water District Director
Feyzi Fatehi, CEO, Corent Technology, Inc.
Marcia Milchiker, Trustee, South Orange County Community College District
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2020
Timothy Jemal did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Orange County Community College District District 7 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 9, 2024
- ↑ Smart Voter, "School Contests for Orange County, CA," accessed November 16, 2016
