Stephen Whitburn
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, Bankers Hill/Park West, Downtown, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Little Italy, Middleton, Mission Hills, Mission Valley West, North Park, South Park, and University Heights.
Early life and education
[edit]Whitburn was born in West Germany and grew up in multiple states.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Latin American studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[2]
Career
[edit]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.[3] 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.[4][5]
In 2020, Whitburn ran for the San Diego City Council seat vacated by Chris Ward, who ran to become a member of the California State Assembly representing California's 78th State Assembly district. He finished first in the nonpartisan primary election with 31.1% of the vote before defeating fellow Democrat Toni Duran in the general election with 63% of the vote.[6]
After assuming office in December 2020, Whitburn served as president pro tempore of the San Diego City Council from 2020 to 2021. He ran for re-election in 2024, advancing from the primary election with 52.4% of the vote.[7] He defeated public interest attorney and fellow Democrat Coleen Cusack in the November 2024 general election.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Donoho, Ron (October 7, 2024). "District 3 City Council Race: Stephen Whitburn Defends Homeless Policies". San Diego Sun. San Diego, CA. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Whitburn | Councilmember Stephen Whitburn (District 3) | City of San Diego Official Website". www.sandiego.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Stephen Whitburn on LinkedIn
- ^ Garrick, David (2020-12-03). "Whitburn plans to use collaboration, varied background to help bring San Diego council to next level". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Meehan, Vince (2022-02-04). "Your District 3 Council member". San Diego Downtown News. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Carroll, John (2020-11-04). "Stephen Whitburn Wins Race For San Diego City Council District 3". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "San Diego County Primary Election Results, March 5, 2024". April 4, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Stephen Whitburn wins reelection in San Diego City Council District 3 race". KPBS. San Diego, CA. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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