Harris Weinstock

Harris Weinstock (1854–1922) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder of Lubin and Weinstock department store in Sacramento, California. As the founding State Market Commissioner, he oversaw regulations and marketing for the citrus, poultry and fishing industries in California. He was a founder of the Commonwealth Club of California.

Early life Harris Weinstock was born to a Jewish family on September 18, 1854, in London, England. He emigrated to the United States at the age of one, He was also an investor in the Weinstock, Lubin Real Estate Company; the Weinstock, Nichols Company; and the National Bank of D. O. Mills. He also served on the executive committee of the National Civic Federation, which attempted to alleviate conflict between employers and labor unions.

Weinstock drafted the Weinstock Arbitration Bill of 1911, which prohibited strikes and lockouts during the arbitration process.

In 1912, Weinstock was appointed by Governor Hiram Johnson to investigate the San diego free speech fight.

By 1915, Weinstock was appointed as first director of the State Market Commission of California. As Commissioner, Weinstock imposed regulations on the citrus and poultry industries, ensuring that farmers were paid their fair share and helping the industries with marketing. His wife inherited his estate.

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