Gavin Newsom

"Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting."

"A mistake that a lot of us have made, related to those who advocate for gun safety legislation, is that we try to process it through our legislative bodies, and that's where the NRA's strength lies."

"An arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while also providing alternative opportunities to reward the skills of children who learn differently."

"I did not love reading, spelling, math and science. I struggled. I was a terrible speller."

"I really feel it's time to dissolve the current relationship of governor and lieutenant governor by running as a ticket."

"I'm sick and tired of politics and politicians as usual."

"Separate inherently is not equal. There's a reason why $45 million was spent against marriage equality. It's because people understand the word does have meaning. And equality comes when we accept the same notions and the same institutions for everyone, regardless of race and gender and regardless of sex orientation."

"The arts can play a vital role in revitalizing neighborhoods, using and improving vacant space, bringing new jobs and new sense of opportunity, and improving public safety by generating more foot traffic and more eyes on the street."

"The value of an arts education is widely accepted, especially in California."