California Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver his final State of the State address on Thursday, amidst a projected $18 billion budget deficit that promises to be a defining moment in his two-term tenure. The packed address comes as lawmakers scramble to find solutions to bridge the widening gap.
Insiders say housing affordability is set to take center stage, with legislative leaders hinting at potential policy battles over how to close the deficit. Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Oakland) expects Newsom to continue pushing for innovative housing solutions, building on efforts already made to streamline regulatory processes and incentivize new development.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the governor's record on affordability and governance. Assembly Republicans have released a prebuttal criticizing Newsom's leadership and accusing him of mismanaging the state's finances. The scathing critique comes as families are said to be fleeing the state due to unaffordable housing, leaving young Californians locked out of home ownership.
According to political consultant Jim Ross, Newsom will likely use his final address to shape his legacy and future ambitions, particularly in the context of a potential presidential bid. "The last things he does in office are going to be the things that people remember," Ross said. "So I think he's going to be very focused on an agenda this year that is going to put him in the position he wants to be."
With his address beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Newsom will have one final opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the state before passing the torch to his successor.
Insiders say housing affordability is set to take center stage, with legislative leaders hinting at potential policy battles over how to close the deficit. Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Oakland) expects Newsom to continue pushing for innovative housing solutions, building on efforts already made to streamline regulatory processes and incentivize new development.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the governor's record on affordability and governance. Assembly Republicans have released a prebuttal criticizing Newsom's leadership and accusing him of mismanaging the state's finances. The scathing critique comes as families are said to be fleeing the state due to unaffordable housing, leaving young Californians locked out of home ownership.
According to political consultant Jim Ross, Newsom will likely use his final address to shape his legacy and future ambitions, particularly in the context of a potential presidential bid. "The last things he does in office are going to be the things that people remember," Ross said. "So I think he's going to be very focused on an agenda this year that is going to put him in the position he wants to be."
With his address beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Newsom will have one final opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the state before passing the torch to his successor.
think it's time for california to get its act together when it comes to housing affordability. all these ppl moving outta the state cuz they cant afford homes is crazy 
and i feel bad for the young californians who are stuck renting forever. but at the same time, governor newsom's record on this stuff is kinda sketchy 
he needs to be more transparent about how hes making decisions that affect the most ppl in the state.
but really it should be about fixing the problems he didnt solve during his 2 terms. like, where r the affordable housing solutions? when r we gonna see some real change? 
. governor newsom is clearly passionate about finding solutions, but let's not forget that assembly republicans have concerns too. it's like, can't we just try to find common ground and work together? 
the scathing critique might seem harsh, but maybe it's actually a call for change? and on the flip side, senator arreguín's optimism is super inspiring 
. anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed that governor newsom's final address will be a beacon of hope for all californians 
So Gavin's like totally gonna ride into the sunset with this State of the State thingy and leave us all wondering what could've been if he actually delivered on those housing affordability promises 
. Like, I'm glad he's gonna try to shape his legacy but let's get real, we need results, fam! 
And can we please get some solutions to this housing crisis already?!?! I mean, families are literally fleeing the state and young Cali folks are being locked out of home ownership... it's like, what's good, Gavin? 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see if he brings the fire or just another hot mess 
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. Time for Newsom to put a lid on this drama 
! 
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, he needs to convince the people that his two-term tenure was actually a success, even though we all know housing affordability is still a huge mess 
. He'll probably use some fancy words and try to make it sound like he's doing more than he actually is, but let's be real, the deficit is still gonna be there when he leaves office 
. Maybe he'll finally get around to addressing the elephant in the room, but I'm not holding my breath 
it's like he's gonna make some big promises and try to leave a legacy that'll make people remember him for years to come... I gotta wonder if it's too little, too late tho? 
like those fams are leaving the state over unaffordable housing it sucks 
gotta wonder if his presidential aspirations are really worth screwing over the state for...
OMG, I'm low-key stressing about Gavin Newsom's State of the State address tomorrow! Like, $18 billion deficit is crazy talk, fam 
Fingers crossed he delivers something amazing 
... Needs to address the elephant in the room: how's he gonna fix it? 
it's like they're pricing out their own people! my niece is trying to buy her first home but can't even get an affordable place to rent let alone put a down payment on a house 
. But honestly, with Assembly Republicans trashing his leadership, I'm not holding my breath 
. It feels like we're at a breaking point, you know? 
. Can we find ways to make housing more affordable without sacrificing the quality of life for everyone? I'm all for innovative solutions, but also, let's not forget that affordability is a human issue, not just a policy problem 
. Whatever happens, let's make sure we're all on the same page, talking about these issues with respect 
. I'm hoping Newsom will do something about it in his final speech, like, seriously, what's he gonna say?! 
think newsom gonna face heat over housing affordability cuz it's been a major pain point in cali for years 
it's gonna be super important for his legacy and whatever future plans he has 
hopefully he'll listen to the critics and make some actual progress 