Khalil Ferguson

Background

About Khalil Ferguson

From policy analysis and research, to advocating for economic justice, Khalil has emerged among the new generation of thought leaders in our state. As a subject matter expert on fiscal, investment and regulatory policy impacts on economically marginalized populations, Khalil has added incredible value to the City of Sacramento’s cannabis equity program (CORE) and shaping California’s implementation of Prop 64 in the Governor’s office, Legislature and state agencies. Specializing in budget analysis and fiscal policy analysis, Khalil analyzes the impacts of economic policies on communities who sit on the margin of economic calculation while also ensuring they are included in development opportunities. At the local level in Sacramento, he has been appointed to the Measure U Tax Oversight Committee, as well as the City Manager’s Inclusive Economic and Community Development Investment Committee. Khalil’s work is guided by an intimate understanding of what inclusive economic development means, and why it is important to help level the playing field and increase market share for entrepreneurs of color. His data and research driven perspective - along with connections to Drug War impacted communities and millennials of color is exactly what the community needs. He can help bring extremely important data, relationship and resource-oriented solutions to achieving safety through carving equitable pathways into the legal market.