Facing a $32 billion deficit, the Assembly today passed an unsustainable framework budget, which lacks the Governor’s participation. Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Central Valley), Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, issued the following statement:
“This budget framework is incomplete, unsustainable and not fiscally responsible.
“This budget has ongoing deficits for the foreseeable future yet it ignores major infrastructure needs while financing misplaced priorities.
“The independent Legislative Analyst’s Office warned us to not pass a budget with ongoing budget deficits. The Governor’s own forecasts show operating deficits that range from $14-17 billion per year over the next four years.”
“Instead of focusing on the Governor of Florida, Californians want the Governor of California to be focused on the crises in our state. From an intensifying affordability crisis, housing shortages, rising crime, fentanyl, homelessness, flooding, hospital closures, an insurance crisis, the time for Governor Newsom to engage all sides is now.
“Californians continue to leave our state. Companies are leaving or closing permanently. In some cases, companies are just not expanding or doing business anymore in California.
“With so much uncertainty on the horizon, now is the time for prudence and input from both sides in the budget process.”
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Nghia.Nguyen@asm.ca.gov
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Assemblyman Vince Fong represents the 32nd Assembly District, which encompasses Kern and Tulare Counties.