E341: Insightful Conversation with Assemblymember Marc Berman

SacTown Talks

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In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Assemblyman Marc Berman, who shares his journey from Palo Alto to Sacramento. Asm. Berman discusses his early life, education at Georgetown and USC, and experiences working on political campaigns across the country. He recounts his path to becoming a member of the Palo Alto City Council and eventually the California State Assembly in 2016. The discussion covers the challenges of his role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his legislative focus on housing, education, and AI regulation. Asm Berman also talks about California's budget and his work on the Business and Professions Committee.

This Episode was recorded on 6/18/24

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:25 Mark Berman's Early Life and Career Beginnings

01:54 Campaign Experiences and Political Insights

02:41 Reflections on Political Campaigns and Colleagues

05:08 Transition to Law School and Community Involvement

08:21 Running for City Council and Assembly

12:56 Election Night and Initial Assembly Experience

13:52 Impact of COVID-19 on Legislative Work

16:24 The Ghost Town Capitol

17:11 Building Relationships During COVID

18:36 Politics of Palo Alto

18:56 Housing Crisis and Environmental Impact

23:36 Legislative Focus and Tech Education

28:11 Budget Challenges and Priorities

30:01 Business and Professions Committee Insights

32:28 Conclusion and Farewell

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