LONG BEACH, Calif.- California Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, D- Long Beach, applauds Governor Newsom’s commitment to tackle some of the most critical social issues in the state by investing in homelessness, education, healthcare, and the environment.
“I am pleased that the Governor shares my commitment to invest in affordable housing, early childhood and higher education, alleviating poverty and homelessness, expanding access to health care, extending job protections for employees that take advantage of paid family leave and promoting efforts to address the effects of climate change,” said Senator Gonzalez.
Continuing on the momentum of last year, Governor Newsom is tackling the homeless crisis head on by investing $1 billion to fight homelessness, including $750 for a new California Access to Housing and Services.
Senator Gonzalez looks forward to help secure this critical funding in the legislature and for the opportunity to work with service providers and local leaders in Senate District 33 to compete for these potential and needed resources.
For historical context, for Senate District 33, 2019 state grant allocations for homelessness included:
Long Beach benefits from funding allocations more than our other cities for two reasons. It has its own a local planning body designated by HUD to coordinate housing and funding services, and it is one of the Big 13 cities in the state to which the Governor allocated additional HEAP funding.
Other Key Highlights on the 2020-2021 budget:
“Over the coming months, the Senate will work closely with Governor Newsom and our Assembly counterparts to craft a fiscally responsible budget that can withstand the next economic downturn while supporting communities that are effected by the housing crisis, bringing more resources for medical and mental health services, and promoting all working class families and businesses. I look forward to working with the Governor and legislative leaders in the months ahead to build upon the proposal and bring more resources to my community,” Senator Gonzalez added.
Senator Gonzalez represents the 33rd Senate District which includes the city of Long Beach and portions of South East Los Angeles including the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Lakewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, Signal Hill, and South Gate. Senator Gonzalez lives in Long Beach with her family.
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