Jim Madaffer

Jim Madaffer
Madaffer in 2018
Member of San Diego City Council for the 7th district
In office
December 2000  December 2008
Preceded byJudy McCarty
Succeeded byMarti Emerald
Personal details
Born (1960-03-04) March 4, 1960
San Diego, California
SpouseRobin Madaffer
Children2
Residence(s)Tierrasanta, San Diego, California
Alma materSan Diego State University, Grossmont College
WebsiteMadaffer Enterprises Inc.

Jim Madaffer (born March 4, 1960) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and former politician. He served two terms as Chief of staff to a City Councilmember and was elected to the San Diego City Council from 2000 to 2008. Jim has also served in a variety of leadership roles including Deputy Mayor. He was appointed to the California Transportation Commission by Gov. Jerry Brown and also is on the board of the San Diego County Water Authority. In 2019, Madaffer was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the Colorado River Board of California. Jim is CEO of Madaffer Enterprises, Inc., a public policy and government relations firm.