Gavin Newsom is the forty-ninth lieutenant governor of California, following two terms as mayor of San Francisco. He lives in the Bay Area.
“Newsom is essentially calling for a complete redesign of the
system that dictates how government handles information, and he has
specific ideas on how to achieve such a transformation… A
passionate and well-reasoned argument for a new style of government
that would treat the citizenry not just as spectators but as
collaborators.”
--Booklist (starred)
"The book remains fresh and lively with Newsom emerging as a
persuasive, if fast-talking, progressive proponent focused on how
best to 'radically rethink the relationship between citizens and
government'... Empowering, motivating."
--Kirkus
“Gavin Newsom is a clear-eyed public servant who has never been
satisfied with the status quo. Citizenville makes a fascinating
case for a more engaged government, transformed to meet the
challenges and possibilities of the 21st century, and where
technology brings the critical tools of our democracy closer to its
citizens than ever before.”
--President William J. Clinton
“Gavin Newsom is helping to lead a new generation of government
leaders who think like entrepreneurs - and who understand that
technology can transform the way citizens interact with government,
just as it is transforming the way we live and work. Citizenville
offers a guide for how people can take charge of their government
and their futures.”
--Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City; founder of
Bloomberg LP
“Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom offers a real discussion of how we
communicate and engage with the people and institutions around us –
and how government can catch up, or risk getting left behind.”
--Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark
"Newsom's ideas are powerful: Why can't government enjoy the same
disruptions that happen in the technology industry every day?
Citizenville's prescriptions form the basis of a much-needed
software upgrade for our democracy."
--Jeremy Stoppelman, Co-Founder and CEO, Yelp.com
“As a serious business guy, Gavin Newsom figured out smart new ways
to run his wine businesses. As mayor and lieutenant governor, he
led the way in rethinking how to govern. Now, as an author, he puts
that knowledge and creativity onto the page, showing us what we
citizens must do to greatly improve the way our government runs.
Citizenville is a serious and realistic look at how to change the
nature of government forever.
--Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.com
“Citizenville is nothing short of a call for revolution. Gavin
Newsom, one of the most tech-savvy politicians in the United
States, shows how our government has dropped the ball on using
exciting new technologies – and he reveals how we can fix the
situation and bring governing power to the people. In the midst of
the social-media revolution, Newsom serves as a guide for how to
people can take charge of their government and their futures.”
--Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman, X PRIZE Foundation; Exec. Chairman,
Singularity University
“Gavin Newsom is one of the most tech-savvy elected officials in
the United States. With Citizenville, he provides a blueprint for a
government that can tap into the creativity, innovation and
transparency that define digital and social media, and makes the
case for using all the tools at our disposal to improve our
government -- and our lives.”
--Arianna Huffington, founder and editor-in-chief, The
Huffington Post
“Citizenville deftly combines Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom's keen
understanding of technology and his insight from years in public
service. The result is a book that offers ideas for bridging the
gap between a plugged-in citizenry and an out-of-date
government.”
--Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO, SalesForce.com
"Thanks to new technology and new ideas, today's policy makers have
a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine how government
serves citizens. Gavin Newsom provides a practical and engaging
look at how to make our government more efficient, agile, and
responsive." --Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup
“The Web is a virtual city already. Web-based services,
adroitly deployed, can massively improve physical cities and the
dynamics of governance, as Newsom shows. His experience as an
innovative and popular mayor of San Francisco gives his book
particular substance.”
--Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog
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