California political icon Willie Brown still dominates every room he enters

WEB: At 90, former San Francisco mayor and first Black Assembly speaker remains a force in California politics

Willie Brown was a fixture in California politics for years, serving as speaker of the state assembly for 15 years and known as something of an 'enigma.'

Born March 20, 1934, Willie Brown is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. He served as mayor of San Francisco from 1994 to 2003 and was the first African American to hold the position. Brown is known for his charismatic personality and his ability to get things done. He is also known for his close relationship with former Vice President Kamala Harris, who served as San Francisco's district attorney while Brown was mayor. Brown turned 90 this week and remains a force in California politics.