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Stephen Cushman

"The $24,999 Man"

Fundraiser. PAC chair. Commissioner. Consultant. Developer. One man, five roles.

Businessman and philanthropist. Raised $350K for Gloria's 2024 campaign. Chaired San Diegans for Fairness PAC ($800K). Appointed to SD Housing Commission by Gloria. Hired as city consultant at $24,999 — one dollar below the council approval threshold. Levi-Cushman family owns the 195-acre Riverwalk site ($4B development). The Cushman Foundation made a $50K behested payment. Has served four mayors across both parties.