Stephen Whitburn

Stephen Whitburn is an American politician serving as a member of the San Diego City Council from the 3rd district. He assumed office in December 2020.

Stephen Whitburn
Member of the San Diego City Council from the 3rd district
Assumed office
December 10, 2020
Preceded byChris Ward
Personal details
BornWest Germany
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BA)

Early life and education

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]

Career

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, he became president pro tempore of the San Diego City Council for the 2020–2021 term.

References
  1. "Stephen Whitburn | Councilmember Stephen Whitburn (District 3) | City of San Diego Official Website". www.sandiego.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. 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.
  3. Meehan, Vince (2022-02-04). "Your District 3 Council member". San Diego Downtown News. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  4. Carroll, John (2020-11-04). "Stephen Whitburn Wins Race For San Diego City Council District 3". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
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