The Unorthodox Political Career of Jerry Brown

The Unorthodox Political Career of Jerry Brown
Sacramento Bee / Zumapress

Austerity
Upon assuming office, Brown demonstrated a willingness to make personal sacrifices to demonstrate fiscal responsibility. He turned down a raise for himself and rejected the governor's Cadillac limousine in favor of a nondescript 1974 Plymouth Satellite from the state motor pool.

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