| Chester L. Jenkins | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Term Start: | 1989 |
| Term End: | 1991 |
| Predecessor: | Wilbur P. "Wib" Gulley |
| Successor: | Harry E. Rodenhizer Jr. |
| Birth Date: | 14 July 1938 |
| Death Place: | Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | University of Ft. Lauderdale (BBA) North Carolina Central University (MBA) |
| Party: | Democrat |
| Office: | Mayor of Durham, North Carolina |
Chester Luther Jenkins (July 14, 1938 – July 14, 2009) was the first African-American mayor of Durham, North Carolina, serving from 1989 to 1991, after having previously served on the Durham City Council for eight years.[1] In 1994, following the defeat of his 1991 re-election bid,[2] Jenkins became the city's Director of Human Relations, holding that post until late 2000.