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| Darrell Steinberg (politician) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Darrell Steinberg |
| Birth date | 1959-10-19 |
| Birth place | San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician, Attorney |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley (B.A.), California State University, Sacramento (M.P.A.), McGeorge School of Law (University of the Pacific) (J.D.) |
| Office | President pro tempore of the California State Senate |
| Term start | 2014 |
| Term end | 2018 |
| Predecessor | Bill Lockyer |
| Successor | Kevin de León |
Darrell Steinberg (politician) is an American attorney and Democratic politician who served as President pro tempore of the California State Senate and as Mayor of Sacramento. His career spans municipal leadership, state legislative leadership, and legal practice, with involvement in criminal justice reform, mental health policy, and urban development. Steinberg has been active in state and national party politics, advocacy organizations, and higher education governance.
Born in San Francisco, Steinberg was raised in Sacramento and attended public schools in the Sacramento County system, later enrolling at the University of California, Berkeley where he studied political science and public policy. He earned a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Sacramento and a Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. During his formative years he engaged with campus groups and local nonprofits linked to civic engagement, interacting with institutions such as the American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood, and local chapters of the Democratic Party.
After law school, Steinberg worked as a deputy city attorney for Sacramento and in private practice, performing litigation and municipal law matters involving clients such as public agencies and nonprofit organizations. He advised entities connected to criminal justice and mental health initiatives, coordinating with organizations like the California Hospital Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and regional behavioral health boards. Early in his career he collaborated with figures from the California State Legislature, local elected officials, and law firms engaged in municipal and administrative law.
Steinberg was elected to the Sacramento City Council and later elected mayor of Sacramento, succeeding Heather Fargo and preceding Kevin Johnson. As mayor he worked with regional partners including the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Regional Transit District, and the Sacramento Kings ownership and arena stakeholders. His administration focused on downtown redevelopment, public safety partnerships with the Sacramento Police Department, and initiatives affecting the California State University, Sacramento campus area. He navigated relations with federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and state authorities including the California Department of Transportation.
Elected to the California State Senate, Steinberg represented a district encompassing portions of Sacramento County and neighboring jurisdictions, serving alongside colleagues such as Loni Hancock, Barbara Boxer, and John Burton in the broader California Democratic delegation. He rose to leadership as President pro tempore of the California State Senate, succeeding Bill Lockyer and later succeeded by Kevin de León. In the Senate he chaired and participated in committees interacting with the Legislative Analyst's Office (California), the California Legislative Counsel, and advocacy groups like the American Psychiatric Association on mental health matters.
Steinberg authored and sponsored legislation on criminal justice reform, mental health services, homelessness, and affordable housing, coordinating with stakeholders including the California Police Chiefs Association, California State Sheriffs' Association, and the National League of Cities. He championed bills to expand diversion programs linked to the Drug Policy Alliance and supported funding mechanisms involving the California State Treasurer and the California Housing Finance Agency. Steinberg promoted mental health parity initiatives with input from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and statewide advocacy groups like Mental Health America. On climate and urban planning issues he engaged with the California Air Resources Board, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and regional transit authorities.
Beyond legislative leadership, Steinberg served in roles within the California Democratic Party and worked closely with national organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Democratic National Committee. He participated in policy coalitions with the California Education Coalition, labor organizations including the California Labor Federation, and nonprofit networks like Commonwealth Club of California. His leadership involved liaison with gubernatorial administrations including those of Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom, and coordination on budgetary matters with the California Department of Finance and the Governor of California's office.
Steinberg lives in Sacramento and has been involved with civic and philanthropic boards such as the United Way, regional arts organizations, and university advisory councils at institutions like Sacramento State and the University of California, Davis. He has received recognitions from advocacy groups including awards from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and honors from regional business and civic organizations such as the Sacramento Metro Chamber. Steinberg's personal affiliations include membership in legal associations such as the State Bar of California and participation in initiatives with the City of Sacramento and county partners.
Category:1959 births Category:Living people Category:People from San Francisco Category:Mayors of Sacramento, California Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians from California Category:California State University, Sacramento alumni Category:University of California, Berkeley alumni Category:University of the Pacific alumni