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The SF Board of Supervisors opposed Brown's agenda and some of his initiatives, in particular office and housing development.

Brown was restricted by term limits from running for mayor and was succeeded by a political protege, fellow Democrat Gavin Newsom.

After being " termed out " of the mayor's office, Brown officially retired from politics, although he had often been associated with former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who served for seven years after the end of Brown's Mayoral tenure.

and participates in fundraising and advising other politicians.