Stephen Whitburn

Councilmember2020-12-10–2028-12-11

About

Stephen Whitburn's platform and priorities, as reflected through news coverage of his reelection campaign and council actions, include addressing public safety measures such as the use of surveillance technology.

Campaign promises (1)

public-safety
Stephen Whitburn called for the removal of flock cameras.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 11, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 50
Total speaking time: 3:31:36
Avg per meeting: 4:14
Segments: 2309

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Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

medium↑Nov 2026[5]

business tax increase proposal

It would bring in $2.75 million a year—about $4.75 million less than the rejected plan—so the city gets some revenue but not the full amount it sought.

Decisions during term (15)

Recorded while Whitburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 20, 2026

Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City Council, Council Administration, and the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.

approved9-0Aug 24, 2026

Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity Within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.

approvedVoted yes7-0May 11, 2026

FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process

approved9-0Apr 21, 2026

Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst. (Rev. 4/16/26)

approvedVoted yes8-0Apr 6, 2026

Voting record (7)(Budget)

6 yes1 no

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Voted noJun 9, 2026

INTRODUCE WITH DIRECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REPORTING TO BE PROVIDED BY STAFF WITH THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET DOCUMENTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Stephen Whitburn

About

Campaign promises (1)

Top issues during term (1)(Budget)

business tax increase proposal

Decisions during term (15)

Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City Council, Council Administration, and the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.

Adopt FY 2027 Statement of Budgetary Principles (R-2027-1)

S400 — FY 2027 Recreation Center Fund and Opportunity Fund Budgets (as amended)

S501: FY 2027 Recreation Center Fund and Opportunity Fund budgets

S501: FY 2027 Recreation Center Fund and Opportunity Fund budgets — returned to staff

Item 200 — FY2027 Downtown PBID Annual Report and Budget

Item 700: FY 2026 Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report (R-2026-477)

Item 701: FY 2026 CIP Year-End Budget Monitoring Report and Revisions (R-2026-476)

Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity Within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.

FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process

Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst. (Rev. 4/16/26)

FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process (Item 200)

Item 200: FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Monitoring Report (R-316635)

Item 201: Convention Center Modernization Funding and FY26 Measure C Budget (R-316636)

FY 2027 Updated City Council Budget Priorities (R-2026-314)

Voting record (7)(Budget)

Item 704: Approval of the City's FY 2027 Budget

FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process

FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process (Item 200)

Item 200: FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Monitoring Report (R-316635)

Item 201: Convention Center Modernization Funding and FY26 Measure C Budget (R-316636)

FY 2027 Updated City Council Budget Priorities (R-2026-314)

INTRODUCE WITH DIRECTION FOR ADDITIONAL REPORTING TO BE PROVIDED BY STAFF WITH THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET DOCUMENTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL COMMITTEE