Newsom called homelessness California’s calling in 2020. His budget still spends less than 0.5% on it
Despite repeated promises to address homelessness, California is currently allocating less than 0.5% of its general fund to homelessness programs, a level consistent with 2020 spending. While there was a significant surge in funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by budget surpluses, spending has sharply declined as those surpluses have faded. This trend contrasts with public perception, as polls indicate homelessness remains a top concern for California voters. AI
