Dear Neighbor,
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom presented his $291.5 billion budget proposal, while looking to address a $37.9 billion shortfall identified by his administration. His proposed budget continues to uphold commitments toward addressing our homelessness crisis, investing in mental health, keeping our state safe, and more. However, it also pulls from our reserves, while calling for immediate actions to defer investments and reduce spending for various items to offset our deficit.