California: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.30.25
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~ Sacramento, California - Governor Gavin Newsom has made several appointments to key positions in the state government, including the appointment of Connie Nakano as Assistant Director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Equity at the Department of Aging.

Nakano, a resident of Elk Grove, has been serving as Assistant Director of Communications at the Department of Aging since 2021. She brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously served as Assistant Deputy of Communications at the California Transportation Commission and Public Information Officer at the California Department of Rehabilitation.

In addition to her government work, Nakano has also held positions in marketing and advertising, including Senior Marketing Specialist at the California Earthquake Authority and National Interactive Account Manager at the Sacramento Bee. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from California State University, Sacramento.

Governor Newsom's appointment does not require Senate confirmation and Nakano will receive a salary of $161,064. She is a member of the Democratic party.

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Another notable appointment announced by Governor Newsom is that of Patrick Schoch to the 23rd District Agricultural Association Contra Costa County Fair Board. Schoch, a resident of Byron, has been serving as a Deputy Sheriff at the San Francisco Sheriff's Office since 1998. He also has an extensive military background, having served in both the United States Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Schoch's appointment does not require Senate confirmation and he will not receive any compensation for his role on the fair board. He is a member of the Republican party.

Jonathon Porter has also been appointed by Governor Newsom to serve on the 24th District Agricultural Association Tulare County Fair Board. Porter currently works as a Risk Management Consultant at Nationwide and serves as Administrator for Machado Dairy & Farming Company Inc. He previously held positions with Tulare County government and is a member of the Cabrillo Civics Club of California.

Porter holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from California State University, Fresno. His appointment does not require Senate confirmation and he will not receive any compensation. Porter is registered without party preference.

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In other news, Governor Newsom has declared May 2025 as "Foster Care Month" in the state of California. This proclamation serves to recognize the more than 35,000 foster children in the state and reaffirm the commitment to their well-being.

The governor also welcomed 339 new graduates from CAL FIRE, CDCR, and CHP to join the state's public safety force. These graduates will strengthen the dedicated groups that protect the safety of Californians.

However, amidst these positive developments, concerns have been raised about President Donald Trump's proposed plan to fund tax breaks for the wealthy by cutting Medicaid and food assistance programs. Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was criticized for her callous remarks during a townhall meeting where she downplayed the devastating impact of this plan on Californians.

Governor Newsom has yet to comment on this issue but it remains a cause for concern among many Californians. As these appointments take effect and new developments unfold, all eyes will be on Governor Newsom as he continues to lead the state towards progress and prosperity.

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