SacTown Talks by The Nooner W/ Scott Lay

In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Jarhett interviews Assemblyman Marc Berman, who shares his journey from Palo Alto to Sacramento. Asm. Berman discusses his early life, education at Georgetown and USC, and experiences working on political campaigns across the country. He recounts his path to becoming a member of the Palo Alto City Council and eventually the California State Assembly in 2016. The discussion covers the challenges of his role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his legislative focus on housing, education, and AI regulation. Asm Berman also talks about California's budget and his work on the Business and Professions Committee.This Episode was record on 6/18/2400:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Mark Berman's Early Life and Career Beginnings01:54 Campaign Experiences and Political Insights02:41 Reflections on Political Campaigns and Colleagues05:08 Transition to Law School and Community Involvement08:21 Running for City Council and Assembly12:56 Election Night and Initial Assembly E