Jerry Brown’s Happy Place: California Governor Reflects On His Love For Oakland (PHOTOS)

May 25, 2012

It’s no secret Jerry Brown hearts Oakland. A abundance.Our once and contemporary governor worked tirelessly during his stint as Oakland’s mayor during the earlier part of this century. Pundits have described his age at the megalopolis’s helm as “the commence of its Renaissance.” Indeed, Brown oversaw the redevelopment of Jack London Square, the revitalization of the historic Fox Theatre and the refurbishing of the port.However beyond his political contributions, Brown maintains a personal connection to our neighbor across the Bay. He conducted his gubernatorial campaign operations in a modest downtown warehouse. He jogs encircling Lake Merritt every afternoon imaginable. And he and his wife, Anne, opted to stay in their Oakland Hills house in lieu of the Governor’s Mansion (he keeps a small loft in Sacramento, as well).Glance at More…
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