Fans of Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom's luscious mane have cause to celebrate today, as the former San Francisco Mayor is to be immortalized at City Hall in the form of a bronze bust. The Examiner reports that the $91,000 statue is to likely join the metal likenesses of other former SF mayors located on the mayor's balcony as the project was approved by the Arts Commission earlier this month.

Newsom's bust will accompany those of former mayors Willie Brown Jr., Dianne Feinstein, and George Moscone. The project is being funded by private donations, and was spearheaded by Arts Commission partner ArtCare. "Bruce Wolf, a highly regarded local artist who specializes in life-sized bronze sculpture and busts, will create the artwork," ArtCare Board President Meg Spriggs wrote in a letter addressed to San Francisco Director of Cultural Affairs Tom DeCaigny. "The statue will be mounted on a freestanding stone base (see attached drawing) in keeping with the bases and columns of the other portrait bust sculptures and display a bronze plaque and recognition statement."

Newsom, San Francisco's 42nd mayor, is perhaps best known for his decision to marry gay couples at City Hall in 2004 (if his questionable romantic dalliances don't count, that is) — although it is unclear what specifically the plaque's "recognition statement" will say.

"We are delighted to offer this opportunity to commemorate Gavin Newsom, the youngest Mayor of San Francisco, and his important legacy," Spriggs added. In addition to getting the national ball rolling on gay marriage, Newsom's legacy also includes the loss of the 49ers to Santa Clara — in retrospect, perhaps a good call.

In February of last year, Newsom announced his intention to run for Governor in 2018, meaning he may one day end up with a bronze bust in Sacramento as well as San Francisco City Hall.

And what does the man himself have to say about this good news? An interview he gave to the Chronicle after sitting for Wolf gives a hint of insight. “I don’t want to call it embarrassing, but it’s a strange thing,” observed Newsom. “I’m just awkward about it."

Previously: Former Mrs. Newsom, Kimberly Guilfoyle, In Line To Be Trump's Press Secretary