CSAC Statement on “Unacceptable” State Budget Proposal Approved Today

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By
Ben Adler
Date Published
June 13, 2025

Sacramento, CA — California State Association of Counties (CSAC) President and Inyo County Supervisor Jeff Griffiths issued the following statement on the Legislature’s state budget proposal approved today:

“Counties know first-hand how challenging it is to craft a budget right now, but the spending plan approved today does not reflect Californians’ priorities.

It waves the white flag on homelessness and thwarts the implementation of Proposition 36.

The state can and must do better.“

By the numbers:

  • Total budget approved Friday: $325 billion
  • Funding for the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program: $0
    • FY25/26: $0
    • FY26/27: $0 guaranteed (the $500 million is only Intent language)
  • Funding to implement Prop 36: $110 million (0.03%), including:
    • Behavioral Health: $50 million
    • Public Defenders: $15 million
    • Probation: $5 million cut
      • +$15 million one-time
      • -$20 million ongoing for pretrial services

Read more – “Unacceptable” State Budget Proposal Falls Short on Homelessness, Prop 36

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