Councilmember· 2020-12-10–2028-12-11
Stephen Whitburn
San Diego
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-safetyStephen Whitburn called for the removal of flock cameras.Related votes
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 (8)(General)
data center moratorium
It could slow down tech investments in the short term, but it might save taxpayers from footing the bill for strained power and water grids later.
Police surveillance technology (Flock/ALPR)
$377,274.16 donated, no general fund cost.
Temporary moratorium on data centers
Residents fear data centers would drive up already-high SDG&E bills and consume water in a drought; the city says the pause itself costs nothing.
Youth marijuana use prevention
Lower-than-expected sales mean less tax revenue for city services, which could impact your local community funding.
City Clerk performance evaluation
The evaluation could affect the clerk's compensation; one speaker suggested restraint on raises.
Starling Place affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness
Speakers cited less than $50 per day per person in budgeted safe sleeping costs.
data center regulation
This pause could slow down immediate tech investments downtown, but it helps the city avoid expensive infrastructure surprises down the road.
Autonomous vehicle local control and worker protections
No direct cost to taxpayers, but the resolution could shape future fees, enforcement staffing, and how AV companies operate locally.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Whitburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
330: Calling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election
Item 200: Master Lease Agreement to Finance General Fund Vehicles and Equipment (O-2026-147)
2026 Update to the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code) and Local Coastal Program, Minor Amendments to the Downtown Community Plan and General Plan, and Associated Implementing Actions.
New Century Center project approval (General Dynamics site, Kearny Mesa)
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.