Scott Wiener
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Scott Wiener (born May 11, 1970)[1] is an American politician and a member of the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 11th Senatorial District, encompassing San Francisco and parts of San Mateo County.
Scott Wiener | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 11th district | |
Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Mark Leno |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from the 8th district | |
In office January 8, 2011 ā December 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Bevan Dufty |
Succeeded by | Jeff Sheehy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-05-11) May 11, 1970 (age 53) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Duke University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Website | State Senate website |
Prior to his election to the State Senate in 2016, Wiener served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 8.[2][3] He also served as Chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, represented San Francisco as a commissioner on the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and represented San Francisco as a director on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board.
During his political career, Wiener has been known as a prominent advocate for various measures to facilitate more housing construction in California to alleviate the California housing shortage.
In March 2023, he formed an exploratory committee for a congressional campaign in the 11th district. The seat is currently held by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Wiener has implied that he will run only if Pelosi retires.[4]