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| Office of Governor Jerry Brown | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jerry Brown Governorship |
| Caption | Jerry Brown in office |
| Office | Governor of California |
| Term start | 2011 |
| Term end | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Successor | Gavin Newsom |
Office of Governor Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown served two consecutive terms as Governor of California from 2011 to 2019, returning to the office after earlier terms in the 1970s. His administration interacted with numerous California State Legislature members, engaged with federal entities including the United States Department of Justice and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and intersected with civic institutions such as the University of California and the California State University system.
Jerry Brown first held the Governor of California office in the 1970s and returned after winning the 2010 election, defeating Meg Whitman and succeeding Arnold Schwarzenegger. His campaign engaged statewide actors including the California Democratic Party, the Laborers' International Union of North America, and endorsements from figures like Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. The election cycle involved debates at venues such as the University of California, Berkeley and media coverage by outlets including the Los Angeles Times and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Brown's administration appointed cabinet and agency heads including Gavin Newsom (Lieutenant Governor during parts of Brown's career), Edmund G. Brown Jr.—note: same person as Jerry Brown—and officials such as Xavier Becerra (later Attorney General), Gavin Newsom (later Governor), Seema Mehta (allocation roles), and members drawn from civic institutions like the Public Policy Institute of California. Agencies overseen included the California Environmental Protection Agency, the California Energy Commission, and the California Department of Finance, with coordination involving the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and the California Natural Resources Agency.
Brown advanced climate and energy initiatives including support for Assembly Bill 32 implementation, engagement with the Cap-and-Trade Program, and executive actions aligned with the Paris Agreement framework. His administration promoted water projects referencing the State Water Project and partnered with regional authorities like the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. On criminal justice, Brown backed reforms with connections to the Brown v. Plata decision and measures influenced by advocacy from the ACLU and the California Police Chiefs Association. In higher education, he emphasized funding coordination with the University of California and the California State University systems, and supported infrastructure proposals such as the California High-Speed Rail project.
Brown’s fiscal approach involved interactions with the California Department of Finance, debt instruments including General Obligation Bonds, and oversight by the Legislative Analyst's Office. He negotiated budget compromises with leaders such as John A. Pérez and Darrell Steinberg, enacted reserves termed the Rainy Day Fund under Proposition 2 (2014), and managed fiscal issues following effects of the Great Recession and fluctuations in the California economy tied to sectors represented by Silicon Valley and the Hollywood industry. Revenue measures included ballot propositions that referenced entities like the California Teachers Association and the California Chamber of Commerce.
Brown worked with the California State Assembly and the California State Senate, negotiating with Speakers such as John A. Pérez and majority leaders including Gavin Newsom (in later political roles). He used the gubernatorial veto on bills involving entities such as the California Fair Political Practices Commission and authorities like the California Public Utilities Commission. Legislative collaboration included dealings with lawmakers from regions including Los Angeles County and San Francisco County, and with caucuses such as the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Brown’s tenure faced legal and political challenges involving litigation with the United States Department of Justice over immigration and law enforcement matters, disputes regarding Sierra Club positions on environmental projects, and controversies tied to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Lawsuits referenced court venues including the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court of California. Critics included figures from the Tea Party movement, editorial opposition from the Wall Street Journal, and legal interventions by the American Civil Liberties Union in areas of criminal justice reform.
Brown’s legacy influenced successors such as Gavin Newsom and national figures like Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders who noted California policy models. His governance affected institutional practices at the California State Library, shaped relations with corporate centers like San Francisco and Los Angeles, and contributed to policy frameworks adopted by international signatories of the Paris Agreement. Political scholars at the Hoover Institution and the Brookings Institution have analyzed his fiscal conservatism and progressive policy mix, while civic groups including the Greenpeace and the California Labor Federation continue to debate his impact.