Sean Elo-Rivera

Sean Elo-Rivera is the president of the San Diego City Council.[1] A member of the California Democratic Party, he represents City Council District 9, which includes the neighborhoods of City Heights, Kensington, Normal Heights, and East San Diego, and also includes San Diego State University.[2]

Sean Elo-Rivera
President of the San Diego City Council
Assumed office
December 6, 2021
Preceded byJennifer Campbell
Member of the San Diego City Council from the 9th district
Assumed office
December 10, 2020
Preceded byGeorgette Gomez
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationChapman University

He was elected to the city council in the 2020 San Diego elections, alongside mayor Todd Gloria. He succeeded Georgette Gómez to represent the 9th district.[3] His election, alongside those of many other candidates around the country, was hailed as a victory for those who care about climate change, as he had developed a strong climate plan in his campaign.[4]

On December 6, 2021, Sean Elo-Rivera was elected as the President of the San Diego City Council, defeating Jennifer Campbell in a 5–4 vote.[5] On December 12, 2022, he was re-elected to the post of President of the City Council unanimously by his City Council colleagues.[6]

Early career and education

Elo-Rivera graduated from Chapman University in 2009 and the California Western School of Law in 2013.[3] Before getting elected to the City Council, he served as a trustee of the San Diego Community College District.[3]

References
  1. "Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (District 9) | City of San Diego Official Website". www.sandiego.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  2. "San Diego City Council Districts". www.arcgis.com. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. "Sean Elo-Rivera". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. Melling, Daniel (2020-11-05). "Climate Candidates Notch Victories in Major City Council Races Across Western U.S." Legal Planet. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  5. Garrick, David (2021-12-06). "Elo-Rivera takes over pivotal San Diego council president post in surprise vote". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  6. Garrick, David (2022-12-13). "Elo-Rivera re-elected San Diego Council president as Democrats achieve 9-0 majority for first time". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-06-19.


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