Henry Foster III
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Henry Foster III | |
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| Member of the San Diego City Council from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office April 8, 2024 | |
| Mayor | Todd Gloria |
| Preceded by | Monica Montgomery Steppe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry L. Foster III |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Education | Hampton University (BA) |
Henry Foster III is an American politician serving as a member of the San Diego City Council since 2024, representing district 4. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as Chief of Staff to his predecessor, Monica Montgomery Steppe, until her election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in 2023.
Foster represents the San Diego neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Broadway Heights, Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Encanto, Greater Skyline Hills, Jamacha, Lincoln Park, Lomita Village, Mountain View, Oak Park, O'Farrell, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview, Bay Terraces, Valencia Park, and Webster.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Foster was raised in Valencia Park, San Diego. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, after which he attended Hampton University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.[2]
Career[edit]
After college, Foster worked in the construction industry for over two decades. He later worked for the city of San Diego in various roles as the Opportunity Contracting Program Manager. He was involved in leading and creating various programs and ordinances for the city, including small business enterprise and Title VI non-discrimination programs. During that time, he also served as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) for the city. In December 2018, Foster joined the office of then-San Diego city councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe as her chief of staff. As chief of staff, he was involved with the implementation of Measure B, which created an independent Commission on Police Practices to oversee the policing practices of the city.[3]
After Councilmember Montgomery Steppe won a special election to the San Diego Board of Supervisors in November 2023, she resigned her seat on the city council, leaving a vacancy. Foster, serving as her Chief of Staff at the time, announced his candidacy shortly thereafter for her vacated seat.[4]
Electoral History[edit]
2024[edit]
Monica Montgomery Steppe, who had served on the San Diego City Council representing District 4 since 2018, won election to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in a special election on November 7, 2023.[5] She resigned from her seat on the city council on December 5, 2023.
Foster won the special election on March 5, 2024, to serve the remainder of the term until 2026. His election resulted in the restoration of a 9-0 Democratic supermajority on the city council.[6]
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Henry Foster III | 8,840 | 53.83 | |
| Democratic | Chida Warren-Darby | 4,481 | 27.29 | |
| Democratic | Tylisa D. Suseberry | 3,100 | 18.88 | |
| Total votes | 16,421 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Foster lives in Valencia Park, San Diego, with his partner and their two children.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "District 4 Communities". The City of San Diego. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Hyson, Katie (April 8, 2024). "Henry Foster III sworn in as District 4 city councilmember". KPBS. San Diego, CA. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet Henry". Henry Foster for San Diego Campaign Website. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Safchik, Joey (February 20, 2024). "3 candidates vie for San Diego City Council District 4 seat in the 2024 Election". NBC7 San Diego. San Diego, CA. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Alvarenega, Emily (November 8, 2023). "Vowing to 'center the people,' Montgomery Steppe is set to become District 4 supervisor as Reichert concedes". The San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego, CA. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Henry Foster III wins San Diego City Council District 4 seat outright". KPBS. San Diego, CA. March 15, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "San Diego County Primary Election Results, March 5, 2024". April 4, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
External links[edit]
- City of San Diego: Henry Foster III website
- Henry Foster for City Council - Twitter
- Henry Foster for City Council - Instagram
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