California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke out after a task force recommended that up to $1.2 million be given to Black residents in the state. This comes after the recommendations were approved last Saturday (May 6), which aim to address historical disparities in health care, housing, and policing.
Gov. Newsom declined to back the recommendations in a statement to various media outlets, which reads, "Dealing with legacy is about much more than cash payments." Newsom added, "Many of the recommendations put forward by the Task Force are critical action items we’ve already been hard at work addressing: breaking down barriers to vote, bolstering resources to address hate, enacting sweeping law enforcement and justice reforms to build trust and safety, strengthening economic mobility – all while investing billions to root out disparities and improve equity in housing, education, healthcare, and well beyond."
He added, "Following the Task Force's submission of its final report this summer, I look forward to a continued partnership with the legislature to advance systemic changes that ensure an inclusive and equitable future for all Californians."
Gov. Newsom started the task force in 2021, and he hand-picked five of its nine members. The task force's final report is slated to be sent to lawmakers before July 1.
Source: CNN
