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 (20)(Public Safety)
Community Action Plan on Homelessness update
The city is spending heavily across the system — from about $7,700 per household for prevention to over $560,000 per unit to build new supportive housing.
January 22, 2024 flooding litigation
Nearly $4 million settlement plus the Patriot wastewater contract; future infrastructure failures could cost more.
El Niño emergency preparedness
The declaration itself has no price tag, but it unlocks faster spending and contracting when storms hit.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The city funds domestic violence programs and interim housing for survivors through its annual budget.
Smoke-free outdoor dining ordinance
Could reduce city cleanup and hazardous waste disposal costs from discarded vapes.
LGBTQ+ History Month recognition
East Village encampments near schools
Taxpayer dollars are being spent on encampment sweeps that the speaker called wasteful.
Police pursuit policy and child fatalities settlement
An undisclosed settlement payment from the city's public liability fund.
Harassment of Somali childcare providers
A letter to the governor's office requests a $20 million state allocation to support affected community centers.
2025 California Fire Code adoption
No direct city expenditure; compliance costs fall on new construction.
Cryptocurrency ATM scam warnings
Crypto ATM fraud has drained millions from San Diegans, with seniors losing money meant for housing, food, and medical care.
Tenant safety and code enforcement
SDPD military equipment renewal under AB 481
Military equipment is about 0.15% of the SDPD budget, roughly $8,000 less than last year.
Safe sleeping site conditions and participant exits
Electric bicycle safety ordinance
No new city spending — education and enforcement costs are absorbed in existing budgets.
Commission on Police Practices leadership and independence
The new director's salary is about $216,000 a year from the General Fund.
Smoke-free multi-unit housing
County detention facility deaths
Federal Immigration Enforcement Tactics
ICE operations are straining SDPD resources — the city logged 94,000 calls for service in January alone, and von Wilpert has asked the department to start tracking costs for reimbursement.
Adoption of working definition of Islamophobia
The resolution itself costs nothing, but speakers asked for continued investment in worship-space security and a new alert system.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Whitburn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.