Sacramento Bee-
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that he is appointing former Democratic presidential candidate and billionaire Tom Steyer to co-chair the a new state Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery.
Newsom said that Steyer, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, has the capacity to see the world “not just nationally, but internationally.”
“We felt he was an ideal candidate to lead the charge and introduce the broader purpose behind this advisory committee,” Newsom said.