Scott Wiener

Scott Wiener is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Senate representing the 11th district since 2016. Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, he is a graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School. Before his election to the state senate, he served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 2011 to 2016. Throughout his career, Wiener has been a prominent advocate for housing construction, public transportation improvements, and LGBTQ+ rights. He has authored significant legislation regarding housing supply, paid parental leave, and HIV prevention, and currently chairs several key Senate committees.