Kerry Jackson is an independent journalist and opinion writer with extensive experience covering politics and public policy. Currently a fellow with the Center for California Reform at the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), he writes weekly op-eds and blog posts on statewide issues, and occasional books and policy papers. Jackson is a leading commentator on California's growing homeless crisis. In 2019, he co-authored with Dr. Wayne Winegarden a brief on San Francisco's homeless crisis, which was presented to Mayor London Breed's administration.