California has once again chosen to prioritize dangerous policies over the safety and well-being of its citizens.
Just now, lawmakers passed AB 1840, which would make California the first state in the nation to offer state-supported home loans of up to $150,000 to illegal immigrants.
At a time when California faces a $60 billion deficit, this decision is a slap in the face to taxpayers and legal residents who are struggling to make ends meet.
This program is yet another example of the state’s misplaced priorities. Instead of focusing on the pressing needs of its citizens, Sacramento continues to incentivize illegal immigration, straining local resources and deepening our housing crisis. This is not just fiscal irresponsibility — it is a betrayal of the hardworking Californians who bear the brunt of these policies.
California is on the edge of financial collapse, yet lawmakers continue to push forward with reckless spending. Expanding home loan programs to illegal immigrants while our state drowns in debt will only worsen the deficit and increase the tax burden on every single Californian. Our citizens deserve better.
This is set to become law unless Governor Newsom steps in to veto it. I urge the Governor to do what is right for California’s safety and financial future. Our communities cannot afford these dangerous policies.
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond
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San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond · 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
