Stephen Sherrill (born 1985/1986[1]) is an American politician. He serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 2.

Stephen Sherrill
Member of the
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
December 18, 2024
Preceded byCatherine Stefani
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic (since 2023)
Other political
affiliations
Independent (until 2023),
Republican
Residence(s)Presidio Heights, San Francisco, California
EducationYale University
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

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Sherrill was born and raised in New York.[2] His father is Stephen Sherrill of Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co.[1] Sherrill graduated from Yale University in 2009.[1] He interned at the White House during the George W. Bush Administration.[1] After graduation, he worked on Michael Bloomberg's 2009 New York City mayoral campaign.[2]

Career

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Sherrill worked as director of the Mayor's Office of Innovation and political advisor to New York mayor Michael Bloomberg.[3]

San Francisco Board of Supervisors

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On December 18, 2024, Mayor London Breed appointed Sherril to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to serve out the rest of supervisor Catherine Stefani's term, ending in 2026, following her election to the California State Assembly in 2024.[3]

Personal life

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Sherrill was previously registered as a Republican.[2] Sherrill changed his registration from Republican to Independent after the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign.[2] He registered as a Democrat in 2023.[1][4]

Sherrill resides in Presidio Heights.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Gaus, Annie; Li, Han; Rodriguez, Joe Fitzgerald (2024-12-18). "Breed picks ex-Bloomberg staffer for Board of Supervisors seat". The San Francisco Standard. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. ^ a b c d Wong, Greg (2024-12-20). "Newest SF super says he's out to prove himself". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  3. ^ a b Johnson, Sydney (2024-12-18). "Vacant SF Supervisor Seat Goes to Former Michael Bloomberg Staffer Stephen Sherrill | KQED". KQED. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. ^ Eskanazi, Joe (December 18, 2024). "In parting shot, Mayor Breed names ex-Bloomberg staffer Stephen Sherrill District 2 supervisor". Mission Local. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mayor Breed Appoints Stephen Sherrill to Serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors" (Press release). San Francisco Office of the Mayor. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.