California Governor Gavin Newsom's Housing and Homelessness Crisis
California Gov. Gavin Newsom falls short of housing goal, with only 1.1 million homes permitted out of the promised 3.5 million. Homelessness continues to rise in the state despite spending billions to house the homeless in hotel rooms.
Key Points
- Newsom's failure to meet housing goals
- Rising homelessness in California
- Shortfall in electric vehicle policy
- Success of Proposition 36 in deterring shoplifting
Pros
- Success of California's Proposition 36 in restoring penalties for shoplifting
Cons
- Failure to meet housing goals
- Rising homelessness despite spending on housing solutions
- Exaggeration of fire prevention policy success
- Shortfall in electric vehicle policy