PBI Quiz: It’s Gavin Time! Dr. Max Baumgarten, PBI QuizMeister 1. Gavin Newsom received his undergraduate degree from which school? University of California, Berkeley San Francisco State University Santa Clara University Sonoma State University 2. In 2004, as mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom made national headlines by doing which of the following? Declaring San Francisco a sanctuary city Issuing licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries Allowing those on parole the right to vote in city elections Issuing licenses for same-sex marriage 3. During the November 2018 California gubernatorial election, Gavin Newsom defeated Republican candidate John Cox by winning what percent of the vote? 61.9% 52.6% 77.4% 66.7% 4. Which of the following was not part of the healthcare plan that Gavin Newsom proposed on his first day as the Governor of California? Expanding Medi-Cal to include all undocumented immigrants under 26 Allowing California to directly negotiate drug prices with manufacturers Instituting a single-payer system throughout the state Providing parents with a six-month maternity leave package 5. With regard to public pensions, which of the following did Gavin Newsom propose in his first budget as governor? Cutting benefits of future retirees Cutting benefits of current retirees Making a down payment on pension obligations Leaving the pension issue for a future budget Loading …
