Top 138 Quotes & Sayings by Gavin Newsom - Page 3

San Franciscans know we live in the most beautiful city in the world, a jewel on the edge of the Golden Gate

San Francisco can no longer afford to be a city divided between downtown and neighborhoods, with a downtown that becomes a ghost town when workers go home for the evening

While I am humbled by the widespread encouragement of so many and hold in the highest esteem those who serve us in federal office, I know that my head and my heart, my young family's future, and our unfinished work all remain firmly in the State of California - not Washington D.C. Therefore I will not seek election to the U.S. Senate in 2016.

It's the old adage, 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained, ... While this is unique, we consider ourselves unique.

San Francisco businesses face many challenges, including high rents, regulatory burdens, and the rising cost of workers compensation insurance and employee health plans

This president Barack Obama has done more for the LGBT community than any president in history. It's just an objective fact. And his legacy is secure in terms of the advancement of the rights of the LGBT community, from 'Don't Ask', 'Don't Tell' to his support for overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, and of course marriage equality, work on HIV and AIDS, and other things.

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

But living in uncertain times does not mean San Franciscans must live in fear

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur

As mayor of San Francisco, I will provide the vision and work hard to make San Francisco a beautiful, well-planned city with excellent housing and transportation options

As Mayor of San Francisco, I will work hard to ensure that, in the event of natural or man-made disasters, San Franciscans are prepared and our City is protected

During the 1990s, San Francisco lived through one of the most intense economic booms of its history

Accessing capital to start a business can be a daunting process, especially for entrepreneurs who start out with a great idea, but have no real familiarity with the business world

The arts give us our identity as a community; they also draw new people, fresh visions, and renewable economic opportunity to our community.

Historically, San Franciscans have not valued street trees as much as other communities have

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive

As Mayor, I will lead city government, businesses, and community groups to support innovative projects that will make San Francisco streets and public places vibrant and healthy

As Mayor, I will fully support my Arts Commission and its professional selection committees so that they can commission a full range of public art that is daring and, when appropriate, daringly traditional