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 | |
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Member of the San Diego City Council from the 3rd district | |
Assumed office December 10, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Chris Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | West Germany |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA) |
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, he became president pro tempore of the San Diego City Council for the 2020–2021 term.