Former S.F. Mayor Willie Brown Talks Politics . . . and His Iconic Career

Join former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to talk national, state and local politics. As CalMatters observed last year in an article marking his 90th birthday, Brown is “one of the most flamboyant and powerful politicians California has ever known,” who “still dominates every room he enters with his smarts and swagger.”

The first African American speaker of the California State Assembly, Brown served a record 14 years in that role. He then served two terms as San Francisco mayor.

Brown will address a range of political topics, including Trump versus California, the state of American democracy, and the future of the Democratic Party. He’ll also weigh in on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s track record so far, the city’s economic recovery, and how City Hall is dealing with problems like homelessness, affordability, and crime. And as the California governor’s race heats up, we’ll get his take on that contest and Gavin Newsom’s political future.

Don’t miss this conversation with Mayor Brown and KQED political reporter and editor Scott Shafer.

SPEAKERS

Willie Brown, Former Mayor of San Francisco; Former Speaker of the California State Assembly

Scott Shafer, Senior Editor, KQED’s Politics and Government desk; Co-host, "Political Breakdown" podcast

11:30 a.m. doors open & check-in
12–1 p.m. program
(all times Pacific Time)

Main image by Ed Ritger; speakers profile photos courtesy the speakers.

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