Sean Elo-Rivera
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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 | |
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President of the San Diego City Council | |
Assumed office December 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Jennifer Campbell |
Member of the San Diego City Council from the 9th district | |
Assumed office December 10, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Georgette Gomez |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Chapman 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] On December 11, 2023, Elo-Rivera was re-elected to serve as Council President for a third straight year by a vote of 5-4.[7]