Sen. Dodd Responds to Governor’s May Revise

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's May revision to his proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 state budget:

"We are in a very different place now than when the governor released his initial state budget proposal in January,” Sen. Dodd said. “COVID-19 has upended many of our plans, and unlike the federal government, California must pass a balanced budget and can't print money. Thanks to years of building up our reserves and paying down debts, the state is better able to weather this downturn, but there are still tough choices ahead.”

“Gov. Newsom's revised budget proposal is a responsible starting point for this new reality,” Sen. Dodd said. “I especially appreciate the critical investments included to build on our progress on wildfire preparedness and response. Those investments will save lives, homes and ultimately money. Over the next month, I'll be working with my colleagues in the Legislature to refine and build on the governor's proposal.” 

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Senator Bill Dodd represents California’s 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento, and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.