Lt. Governor John Garamendi

Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi became the 46th Lt. Governor of California on January 8, 2007.  Garamendi served as California State Insurance Commissioner from 2003-2007, having previously been the first elected occupant of that office from 1991-1995. He was the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior from 1995-1998.  Garamendi served in the California State Assembly from 1974-1976 and in the State Senate from 1977-1990.

Here are his priorities:

"The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has enormous untapped potential to better the lives of everyday Californians.

During the next four years I will work to build this office into a powerful advocate for social and economic progress.

This Golden State has issued a call for leadership that will help develop programs to provide health care for all; an education system that is second to none; strong protections for our environment; and a vibrant economy built upon good, stable jobs.

These are my priorities as Lieutenant Governor, and I pledge that this office will work tirelessly to help deliver the results that Californians are seeking."

                             --  John Garamendi

Visit the Lieutenant Governor's website:  http://www.ltg.ca.gov/