Ep 09: Mayor Willie Lewis Brown Jr. & San Francisco Politics
The Honorable Willie Lewis Brown Jr. is the first Black and, to date, the longest running Speaker of the California State Assembly. He also was the first Black man to be Mayor of San Francisco, and has left a lasting mark on the city. Known nationally not only as a politician but also for his many groundbreaking bills, authored while he was Speaker, and for the sweeping changes that were made in San Francisco under his watch. Mayor Brown is also renowned for his life beyond his career; he is a famously fashionable dresser, and his style and bold lifestyle are legendary in the Bay Area. The charm, approachability, and absolute finesse that he embodies colors everything he does. Mayor Brown truly could never be relegated to just one neighborhood.
Please enjoy this peek into Willie Brown’s San Francisco.
Meet The Honorable Mayor Willie Brown!
