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"Be Present, Prophetic & Persistent" w SF NAACP President Rev. Dr. Jonathan Z. Butler in Seaside, CA

Rev. Dr. Jonathan Z. Butler is a pastor, scholar, and civic leader operating at the intersection of faith, public health, and social justice. He serves as President of the NAACP San Francisco Branch and First Vice President of the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference, providing strategic leadership on civil rights, health equity, and public accountability. He is the former inaugural Chair of the San Francisco Homelessness Oversight Commission, Vice Chair of the San Francisco Interfaith Council, and Executive Director of the San Francisco African American Faith Based Coalition, where he has led large scale initiatives advancing food security, education, mental health, and community stabilization. Dr. Butler holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Southern University, a Master of Divinity from the Howard University School of Divinity, and a PhD in Medical Sociology from Howard University, with postdoctoral training at UCSF’s Center for the Study of Adversity and Cardiovascular Disease. He serves as Research Faculty and Associate Director of the BOLD Health Initiative at UCSF and is Senior Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, known for translating moral vision into measurable community impact. ***** Stephen Edward Ross was born in the Young Zion Community of Walker County TX, twelve miles west of Huntsville, the Walker County Seat. He was the sixth child born to Joe and Mattie Ross. He began his education at Young Zion Elementary School, under Ms. Phyllis Hightower. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville TX. Stephen then attended Prairie View A&M College before joining the United States Army. In the armed services, Stephen rose to the rank of Master Sergeant and served in the North African and Middle East Campaign of World War II. It was at Fort Ord CA that Stephen married his high school sweetheart, Rosie Lee McGowan. Upon completion of his tour of army duty, Stephen and Rosie decided to make the Monterey Peninsula home. To their union were born six children, Jonnie Earl, Shirley Ann, Rosie Mae, Jimmy (dies at birth), Gloria Denise and Yvonne Teresa. Stephen graduated from Monterey Peninsula College in 1949. He earned his BA in planning and urban studies from Golden Gate University. In 1976 he entered Antioch College to pursue his master’s degree in planning and urban studies and completed his Masters in 1979. Stephen’s involvement in the community was extensive. He was always active in the groups involved in helping the community. He served the people of Seaside for 16 consecutive years as a member of the Seaside City Council; as Mayor Pro Tem; and was elected the Mayor of Seaside during the 15th and the 16th years of his service with the City. He was a member of the NAACP and served in several positions for the Monterey County Branch. He was also a member of the Prince Hall Masons, Kiwanis Club, League of California Cities, and served on many boards and commissions. He was listed in the California Register of “Who’s Who in the West” and “Who’s Who Among Black Americans” to name a few. The City of Seaside named the park adjacent to the City Hall and the Library honoring Stephen in June 1988. Stephen E. Ross passed away on September 3, 1986. Embassy Suites Ballroom Seaside, CA February 28, 2026