Gavin Newsom’s insane $20M plan to honor … Gavin Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $20 million budget allocation for a 'Governors' Legacies Fund' to honor former living governors. Critics argue that this plan is misguided, especially given the state's ongoing budget deficits and various crises. The proposal is seen as a way for Newsom to bolster his image ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028.
- ▪Gavin Newsom's budget plan includes a $20 million provision for a 'Governors' Legacies Fund'.
- ▪The fund aims to honor several former living governors, including Newsom himself.
- ▪Critics highlight the state's significant issues, such as homelessness and high taxes, questioning the appropriateness of this expenditure.
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Opinion Gavin Newsom’s insane $20M plan to honor … Gavin Newsom By CA Post Editorial Board Published May 25, 2026, 8:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Gavin Newsom –– driven by narcissism or delusion or both –– would spend millions of tax dollars to honor a handful of former living governors. The soon to be former living gov (wink) has slipped a $20 million provision into his budget plan to create a “Governors’ Legacies Fund,” whatever that is. Evidently the millions would go unspecified projects honoring the four (five, if you count Newsom soon enough) former living governors of California.
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