Governor Gavin Newsom calls Jason Elliott his “Swiss Army knife.” Elliott is Newsom’s longest serving aide, and he’s had his fingers in just about every major issue, from homelessness and housing to COVID, mental health care and regulating AI. As Elliott prepares to leave the administration, he joins Scott and Marisa to reflect on those many years of service in government.
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Newsom’s “Swiss Army Knife” Advisor Reflects Upon Leaving the Administration
Jason Elliott, adviser in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, poses for a portrait at the KQED headquarters in San Francisco on May 28, 2024. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
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