Gavin Newsom’s outrageous $20M plan to honor California’s governors just months before he leaves office
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $20 million fund to honor living former governors, which has sparked criticism from fellow Democrats. The proposal comes at a time when the state is facing significant financial challenges, including a record deficit and rising costs. Critics argue that this initiative is inappropriate and a misuse of taxpayer funds.
- ▪Newsom's proposal is part of a $349.9 billion budget, which includes a $150 billion increase since he took office.
- ▪Democratic lawmakers have expressed outrage over the timing and necessity of the fund amid pressing state issues.
- ▪Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton criticized the plan as a 'vanity project' that reflects Newsom's disconnect from the public's needs.
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Politics exclusive Gavin Newsom’s outrageous $20M plan to honor California’s governors just months before he leaves office By Josh Koehn Published May 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Gavin Newsom has quietly introduced a navel-gazing proposal to honor California’s living governors just months before he becomes one himself — a move that’s grossing out his follow Democrats. Newsom’s bizarre proposal to spend $20 million of taxpayer’s money creating a “Governors’ Legacies” fund for California’s living former leaders has enraged his party’s lawmakers, as it comes as the state grapples with a record deficit, soaring gas and health care costs, and a homelessness crisis. Democrat Sen.
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