Newsom Pressures Local Governments with $3.3 Billion Homelessness Plan and Threats of Funding Cuts
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveils aggressive measures to combat homelessness, including a model anti-camping ordinance and funding conditions, sparking pushback from local officials over unclear responsibilities.
Overview
- Governor Gavin Newsom has released $3.3 billion in bond funding aimed at housing and treating California's homeless and mentally ill populations.
- Newsom introduced a model anti-camping ordinance for local governments and warned of potential funding cuts for those that fail to comply.
- Local officials argue the state has not provided sufficient clarity on roles or reliable, ongoing funding to address the homelessness crisis effectively.
- Newsom's tactics, including threats to withhold funds and media campaigns against critics, parallel the hardball methods he previously criticized in Donald Trump.
- The homelessness crisis highlights broader tensions in California's state-local governance, with disputes over policy implementation and resource allocation.