Gavin Newsom

Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as Mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and Lieutenant Governor of California from 2011 to 2019. He was sworn in as Governor on January 7, 2019 after winning the 2018 gubernatorial election by a wide margin.

Newsom attended Redwood High School before attending Santa Clara University for his undergraduate degree in political science and economics where he graduated magna cum laude with honors distinction in 1989. After college, Newsom worked at PlumpJack Winery which his family had purchased shortly before he joined them there; eventually becoming CEO through expansion into restaurants and other businesses including resorts. In 2003, Newsom ran for Mayor of San Francisco against then-incumbent mayor Willie Brown but lost narrowly due to voter confusion over two candidates with similar names: Gavin Newsome vs Matt Gonzalez; who received more votes than expected because they both happened to have “News” somewhere within their name. In 2004 however, following a special election prompted by Brown’s resignation mid term – Gavin won that race thus making him the youngest mayor ever elected in city history – aged 36 at the time!

During his tenure as mayor between 2004–2011 some notable events took place such as when Proposition 8 passed banning same sex marriage recognizing it constitutional rights across all US states despite protests held throughout California opposing its approval — even though this occurred during an era when majority opinion agreed upon such law being implemented nationwide regardless… Nonetheless under Gavin’s leadership SF became one if not THE first major city/statewide municipality take measures itself protecting LGBT+ rights back 2006 via executive order signed off himself granting benefits equivalent any given heterosexual couple legally married could enjoy too whether or not federal government acknowledged those unions were valid per se.. Additionally while still running office another noteworthy moment worth mentioning here would be introduction Care Not Cash program which essentially shifted priorities away simply providing homeless people money instead focusing rehabilitating services medical care housing etc helping ensure better quality life individuals living streets also reducing overall number street population significantly thanks largely efforts coordination amongst many different local agencies working together towards common goal supporting citizens need learning how better cope hardships encountered daily basis without necessarily having rely solely external monetary support alone make ends meet so speak..

Outside realm politics however aside occasional television appearances MSNBC CNN well receiving various awards recognition work done promoting good causes volunteerism philanthropy media attention has been paid much charity involvement particular especially recent years example founding GrowSF Initiative 2016 designed foster economic growth opportunities create job chances small business owners entrepreneurs particularly underserved communities like Bayview Hunters Point Mission District Tenderloin Richmond district amongst others… On November 6 2018 day historic midterm elections taking place across country witnessed landslide victory goveratorial run securing 59% total vote compared opponents 41%. Since assuming power early year already manage pass numerous laws reforms initiatives projects benefit Californian populous whole ranging social issues related homelessness educational system healthcare environment clean energy infrastructure immigration reform gun control just mention few topics discussed regularly State Capitol Sacramento these days…. Without doubt will continue playing significant role America’s future landscape governance long come….