R. Carey Davis
| R. Carey Davis | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of San Bernardino | |
|
Assumed office March 3, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Johnetta Davis |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | San Bernardino, California |
| Alma mater |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (bachelor's degree)[2] California State University, San Bernardino(MBA) |
| Profession | CPA |
R. Carey Davis is the 28th mayor of San Bernardino, California.[2]
Early life and education
Davis was born in San Bernardino and graduated from Pacific High School there.[3] He received his bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo[2] and his master's in business administration from California State University, San Bernardino.[2][3]
Career
Davis is a certified public accountant.[4] who works as a controller in Los Angeles for Hehr International, a manufacturer of RV doors and windows.[3]
He became involved in city politics in spring 2013.[4] He ran for mayor in a ten-candidate field and in the November 5, 2013 election gained second place, being narrowly edged for first place by 7th Ward city council member Wendy McCammack.[4][5] Davis and McCammack then proceeded to a February 4, 2014 runoff election, in which Davis defeated Wendy McCammack; turnout was low.[4] He was sworn in on March 3, 2014.[6]
References
- ↑ Learish, Jessica (2 December 2015). "Who Is R. Carey Davis, San Bernardino's Mayor? People Will Be Looking To Him For Leadership". Bustle (magazine). Retrieved 8 December 2015.
Davis, a Republican and political newcomer, was elected mayor of San Bernardino in 2014 in the wake of the city declaring bankruptcy.
- 1 2 3 4 About the Mayor: Mayor R. Carey Davis, City of San Bernardino (accessed December 3, 2015).
- 1 2 3 Ryan Hagen, Carey Davis: Vote for professionalism in San Bernardino mayor, The Sun (February 2, 2014).
- 1 2 3 4 Beau Yarbrough & Ryan Hagen, Carey Davis elected San Bernardino mayor, The Sun (February 5, 2014).
- ↑ Ryan Hagen, Wendy McCammack, Carey Davis headed for runoff in San Bernardino mayoral race (November 5, 2013).
- ↑ Hagen, Ryan (March 3, 2014). "New San Bernardino mayor sworn in". Redlands Daily Facts. Retrieved November 30, 2015.