Matt Gonzalez | |
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Interim Public Defender of San Francisco | |
In office February 22, 2019 – March 11, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Adachi |
Succeeded by | Manohar Raju |
President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 8, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Tom Ammiano |
Succeeded by | Aaron Peskin |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 5 | |
In office January 8, 2001 – January 8, 2005 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Ross Mirkarimi |
Personal details | |
Born | Matthew Edward Gonzalez June 4, 1965 McAllen, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Independent (2008–present) |
Other political affiliations | Green (2000–2008) Democratic (1999–2000) Peace and Freedom Party (affiliated non-member) |
Education | Columbia University (BA) Stanford University (JD) |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | https://themattgonzalezreader.com/ |
Matthew Edward Gonzalez (born June 4, 1965) is an American politician, lawyer, and activist. He served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 2001 to 2005 and was president of the Board. In 2003, Gonzalez, running as a member of the Green Party, lost a race for mayor of San Francisco to Democrat Gavin Newsom. In the 2008 presidential election, Gonzalez ran for vice president as the running mate of candidate Ralph Nader. As of February 2024[update], he works as the Chief Attorney at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office.[1][2]