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STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER ROB BONTA AS CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2021—Gary K. Michelson, M.D., founder and co-chair of the Michelson Center for Public Policy and the Michelson 20MM Foundation, today issued the following statement on the appointment of Assemblymember Rob Bonta as California Attorney General: “Rob Bonta is an inspiring leader who has been at the forefront of statewide criminal justice reform. He will be a passionate advocate for all Californians as he brings extraordinary life experience and core values to the Attorney General’s office. We congratulate Assemblymember Bonta and thank Governor Newsom for this historic appointment as we continue to advance our shared commitment to justice and inclusion across our state and nation.” ### About the Michelson Center for Public Policy The Michelson Center for Public Policy is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that propels legislative change through meaningful collaboration with elected officials, government agencies, and civic leaders to achieve positive outcomes in education, equity, medical research, and animal welfare. The Michelson Center for Public Policy is an affiliated but separate organization from the Michelson Philanthropies network of foundations (Michelson 20MM Foundation, Michelson Found Animals Foundation, and Michelson Medical Research Foundation) and complements the Michelson Philanthropies’ thought leadership and expertise with bold and effective advocacy.