R. Carey Davis | |
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Mayor of San Bernardino | |
Assumed office March 3, 2014 |
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Preceded by | Pat Morris |
Personal details | |
Born | San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
Citizenship | United States |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Johnetta Davis |
Children | 4 |
Residence | San Bernardino, California |
Alma mater |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (bachelor's degree) California State University, San Bernardino(MBA) |
Profession | CPA |
R. Carey Davis is the 28th mayor of San Bernardino, California.
Davis was born in San Bernardino and graduated from Pacific High School there. He received his bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and his master's in business administration from California State University, San Bernardino.
Davis is a certified public accountant. who works as a controller in Los Angeles for Hehr International, a manufacturer of RV doors and windows.
He became involved in city politics in spring 2013. 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. Davis and McCammack then proceeded to a February 4, 2014 runoff election, in which Davis defeated Wendy McCammack; turnout was low. He was sworn in on March 3, 2014.