The California Poet Laureate is the
poet laureate for the state of
California. In 2001, Governor
Gray Davis created the official position. Each poet laureate for the State of California is appointed by the
Governor of California for a term of two years and must be confirmed by the senate. Previous to Governor Davis' action in creating the position, the title was unofficial and the position was held for life. The program is run by the
California Arts Council.
Poets laureate
Ina Donna Coolbrith, appointed on June 30, 1915. Held the title until her death in 1928.[1]
^California State Government.
"California Arts Council". California State Poet Laureate. California State Government. Archived from
the original on July 26, 2013.