Stephen Whitburn

Stephen Whitburn
President Pro Tempore of the San Diego City Council
In office
December 10, 2020  December 6, 2021
MayorTodd Gloria
Council PresidentJennifer Campbell
Preceded byBarbara Bry
Succeeded byMonica Montgomery Steppe
Member of the San Diego City Council from District 3
Assumed office
December 10, 2020
MayorTodd Gloria
Preceded byChris Ward
Personal details
BornWest Germany
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (BA)

Stephen Whitburn is an American politician, activist, and former journalist serving as a member of the San Diego City Council since 2020, representing District 3. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as president pro tempore of the city council from 2020 to 2021 under council president Jennifer Campbell.

Whitburn 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.