Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis

Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Official Facebook account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis She is the first woman elected Lt. Governor of California.

Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis was sworn in as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of California by Governor Gavin Newsom on January 7th, 2019. A native Californian, she visited each of the state’s 58 counties during her historic campaign. In addition to her duties as Lt. Governor, Kounalakis is:

– California’s Representative for International Affairs and Trade, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom by execut

ive order
– President of the Senate and votes in case of a tie
– Voting member of the Board of Regents of the University of California (UC), the Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU) system, and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges (CCC) system
– Sits on the Calbright College Board of Trustees
– Serves on and rotates with the State Controller as chair of the three-member State Lands Commission
– Serves as Chairperson of the State Lands Commission and serves as a California Ocean Protection Council member and a non-voting member of the California Coastal Commission during alternate years
– Chairs the California Commission for Economic Development

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.We honor the lives lost by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic...
06/05/2026

Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

We honor the lives lost by gun violence and raise awareness of the epidemic that takes nearly 130+ lives every day, which is roughly 47,000 lives yearly. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – this ongoing tragedy of gun violence must come to an end.

Momentum is building in the ! Proud to see these priority bills advance last week, and looking forward to seeing them, ...
06/04/2026

Momentum is building in the ! Proud to see these priority bills advance last week, and looking forward to seeing them, along with other key legislation, move through committee next week.

Yesterday, we celebrated the 80th Italian National Day by honoring Italy’s history, democracy, and the vibrant contribut...
06/04/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the 80th Italian National Day by honoring Italy’s history, democracy, and the vibrant contributions of the Italian community here in California and around the world.

Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹

What an honor to speak at the inauguration of Dennis Assanis as the 6th Chancellor of . UCSB is one of CA’s premier publ...
05/28/2026

What an honor to speak at the inauguration of Dennis Assanis as the 6th Chancellor of . UCSB is one of CA’s premier public universities, and Dennis’s bold vision and commitment to student success will help lead the campus into an exciting new era.

UCSB Chancellor Dennis Assanis inaugurated at downtown ceremony

05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak, California! 🌙✨

Today, Muslims across the Golden State and around the world will gather for Eid al-Adha to mark the Day of Sacrifice with prayer and reflection.

May this Eid bring peace, joy, and countless blessings to your home and your communities.

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Teamsters Local 2010 Leadership Conference. It is the dedication of the...
05/26/2026

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Teamsters Local 2010 Leadership Conference. It is the dedication of the members that makes California’s world-class higher education systems work.

05/24/2026

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting, where 19 students and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary lost their lives to gun violence.

Since then, hundreds of school shootings have occurred across the U.S.

Enough is enough. We must strengthen gun safety laws to protect our children, educators, and communities from this ongoing tragedy.

05/23/2026

May is Small Business Month!

Here in California, we are proud to celebrate the entrepreneurs and small business owners like Lina Mills from creativeideascafe and Creative Ideas Catering SF, LLC who power our communities and drive our economy forward.

Thank you for all that you do to keep California thriving.

California is helping to fight childhood food insecurity this summer break with SUN Bucks! No child should miss meals or...
05/22/2026

California is helping to fight childhood food insecurity this summer break with SUN Bucks!

No child should miss meals or go hungry when they are out of school.

California is launching SUN Bucks for summer 2026, providing eligible families with $120 per child in food benefits to combat food insecurity while children are on summer break & without access to free school meals.

The California Department of Social Services has begun mailing electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards with SUN Bucks food benefits. Learn more at cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.

Today, we honor Harvey Milk, a trailblazer who helped advance equality and justice in our state. As California’s first o...
05/22/2026

Today, we honor Harvey Milk, a trailblazer who helped advance equality and justice in our state. 

As California’s first openly gay elected official, he gave voice to those too often left unheard and stood firmly against discrimination and hate. His legacy continues to inspire generations to live authentically, stand up for their values, and build a more inclusive California.

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