State GovernmentInterview: California Assembly’s First African-American Chief Clerk Retires After 27 YearsSeptember 30, 2019 | Ben AdlerDotson Wilson is retiring after nearly 40 years as a Capitol staffer, including 27 years as the chamber’s first ever African American chief clerk and parliamentarian. Here’s his CapRadio exit interview. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.