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Government

May 17, 2011

Renner Holds State's Legal Reins

Jonathan Renner is the governor's top legal advisor, advising him on everything from clemency requests to judicial appointments and making sure changes to the budget are legal.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - At the state capitol, Jonathan Renner is known by longtime legislative staffers as the guy nobody knows anything about.


Most state lawmakers have never met him. Prominent state judges have heard of him, but know little about him. Powerful lawyer lobbyists don't even know who he is.


In an era of ubiquitous scrutiny, Renner said he carries his anonymity as a "badge of hono...

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