Charles L. Lewis (California politician)
| Charles L. Lewis III | |
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| Member of San Diego City Council representing the Fourth District | |
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In office December 2002 – August 8, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | George Stevens (California politician) |
| Succeeded by | Tony Young |
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| Born | October 3, 1966 Tucson, Arizona |
| Died | August 8, 2004 (aged 37) San Diego, California |
| Residence | San Diego, California |
Charles L. Lewis III (1966–2004) was a City Councilman in San Diego, California. He was elected in 2002 after serving as chief of staff to his predecessor, George Stevens. He died in office two years later, while under federal indictment on charges of bribery and corruption.
Lewis was born October 3, 1966 in Tucson, Arizona. He grew up in the Skyline neighborhood of San Diego. He graduated from Morse High School in 1984, where he was on the wrestling and football teams. He then attended San Diego State University, earning a bachelor's degree in public administration in 1990. During his senior year he served as an intern for U.S. Congressman Jim Bates. He was married to Carlette Lewis; they had no children.
He served as chief of staff for councilmember George Stephens for nearly a decade. Among his achievements while chief of staff, he coordinated the installation of holiday lighting on the Cabrillo Bridge and installed more than 80 "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." signs on the California State Route 94 freeway - an installation which had been approved by the state 10 years earlier, but not funded.
When Stephens resigned due to term limits, Lewis was chosen to represent Council District 4 in his stead in the 2002 city council election. During his short term as council member he executed a deal to create a new park in City Heights, and spearheaded the creation of a skate park. Both parks are now named for him. He also played a key role in the creation of more than 20 neighborhood councils.
He died unexpectedly on August 8, 2004, of liver bleeding related to cirrhosis and alcohol intake. He was 37. The day before his death he had attended a 20th reunion for his high school class. His chief of staff, Tony Young, succeeded him in a special election.
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