Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California, former Lieutenant Governor of California, and former Mayor of San Francisco. Governor Newsom is widely recognized for his willingness to lead – repeatedly developing, advocating, and implementing innovative and groundbreaking solutions to some of our most challenging issues. On a wide range of topics including marriage equality, gun safety, marijuana, the death penalty, universal health care, access to preschool, technology, criminal justice reform, and the minimum wage, Governor Newsom stuck his neck out and did the right thing, which often led to sweeping changes when his policies were ultimately accepted, embraced, and replicated across the state and nation. Newsom's top priorities for his administration include: - Tackling Homelessness and Building More Affordable Housing - Keeping California Safe - Creating Opportunity For All - Building a Healthier California - Standing Up For California values — from Civil Rights to Immigration, Environmental Protection to Access to Quality Schools, and Justice For All