CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Seeks $750M To ‘Pay Rent’ For Homeless

SACRAMENTO, CA. (THECOUNT) — California governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he is seeking $750 million to help pay rent for people facing homelessness.

It is the populous state’s latest attempt to fight what he called a “national crisis.”

The news comes as Newsom plans sign an executive order Wednesday creating the fund, two days before he presents his second annual budget proposal to the state Legislature.

The state’s worsening affordable housing and homelessness problem has prompted anger and outrage from citizens and repeated criticism from President Donald Trump aimed at Newsom and other Democratic leaders, reports ABC7.

The governor also directed the state to provide 100 travel trailers and modular tent structures to cities and counties that meet certain criteria. The trailers and tents would be used for temporary housing and to provide related health and social services. He also announced a multi-agency “strike team” to help local governments address homelessness.

The new fund could include not only state taxpayer money but donations from philanthropic organizations and the private sector. The money would go to providers to pay rent, pay for affordable housing units, or to aid board and care homes.

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