Stephen Whitburn | |
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Member of the San Diego City Council from District 3 | |
Assumed office December 10, 2020 | |
Mayor | Todd Gloria |
Preceded by | Chris Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | West Germany |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA) |
Stephen Whitburn is an American politician serving as a member of the San Diego City Council since 2020,representing District 3. A member of the Democratic Party,he represents the communities of Balboa Park/Park West,Bankers Hill,Downtown,Golden Hill,Hillcrest,Little Italy,Middleton,Mission Hills,North Park,South Park,and University Heights.
Whitburn was born in West Germany and grew up in multiple states. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Latin American studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. [1]
Whitburn started working for a radio station as a news reporter in Madison,Wisconsin for nine years before accepting a position for a radio station in San Diego. He then worked as a public affairs manager for the American Red Cross,later taking roles as directors of San Diego Pride and the Southern California chapter of the American Cancer Society. [2] [3]
He ran for the San Diego City Council seat vacated by Chris Ward,who left to become a member of the California State Assembly representing California's 78th State Assembly district. He won his primary race and defeated general election candidate,Toni Duran. [4]
After assuming office in December 2020,Whitburn became president pro tempore of the San Diego City Council for the 2020–2021 term. He ran for re-election in 2024,advancing from the primary election with 52.4% of the vote. He will face off against fellow Democrat Coleen Cusack in the November 2024 general election.
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