Political Career

1. Mayor of San Francisco (2004~2011)

   • In 2004, he made headlines by allowing same-sex marriage in San Francisco, despite it being banned in the U.S. This decision is regarded as a symbolic event in the movement for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the country.
   • He introduced programs focused on solving homelessness and environmental policies.

2. Lieutenant Governor of California (2011~2019)

   • He focused on education, economic development, and energy innovation, expanding his influence across the state.

3. Governor of California (2019~Present)

   • He became the 40th governor of California after winning the gubernatorial election in 2018.
   • He gained significant attention for implementing strong public health policies and lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business

After graduating from college, he entered the wine business with funds from family and friends.

• Business success: He grew it into a large wine company with 800 employees and also operated restaurants and clothing stores, achieving success as an entrepreneur.
• This experience influenced his vision for economics and management in his later political career.

Newsom has politically leveraged his personal struggles and business successes, particularly emphasizing policies for education and equal opportunity.
His childhood and school experiences led to an understanding and support policies for people with disabilities like dyslexia.

Gavin Newsom seems to have lived a truly interesting life. Born in 1967 in San Francisco, he grew up in a wealthy family, but after his parents divorced at a young age, he lived with his mother and sister. However, he struggled with severe dyslexia from an early age, making it very difficult to read and write letters and numbers. He faced many challenges in school, transferring schools and barely continuing his studies by learning through audiobooks and orally.

Despite this, he excelled in sports. In high school, he stood out in basketball and baseball, becoming quite well-known. He reportedly received interest from Major League Baseball and attended Santa Clara University on a baseball scholarship, although this part is somewhat controversial. There is a lack of official records or evidence, and his statements about baseball have been inconsistent. He has said he was a "great prospect" but later changed his story to say he "played a little baseball."

After graduating from college, he started a winery business, which was a real success. He grew it to employ 800 people while also operating restaurants, wine shops, and clothing stores. This business experience likely helped him significantly in his later political career.

Due to his experience with dyslexia, Newsom has a strong interest in education and equal opportunity. Even after becoming a politician, he emphasized many policies for people with disabilities. However, aspects like the controversy surrounding his sports career still raise some doubts. Nevertheless, Newsom's story is often cited as an example of how one can succeed despite setbacks.