https://sfstandard.com/gavin-news-state-will-speak-on-case-over-…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday the state will intervene in an ongoing federal court case that's barred San Francisco from cleaning up homeless encampments until more shelter beds are available, saying the judge has gone too far and is preventing the state from solving a critical problem.
“I hope this goes to the Supreme Court,” Newsom said. “And that’s a hell of a statement coming from a progressive Democrat.”
Newsom made his remarks during an interview with news outlet Politico in Sacramento. He previously blasted U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna Ryu in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle but had not disclosed his administration's plan to file an amicus brief supporting the city's efforts to overturn the ruling.
@RepublicSmeltDemocrat8mos8MO
Newsom “cast himself as a centrist modeled after politicians such as Dianne Feinstein, California's senior U.S. senator and the former mayor of San Francisco who endorsed him” (and built his 2003 campaign on his centrist plans on homelessness)
@MinorityTaylorConstitution8mos8MO
Absolutely, Newsom's centrist stance on homelessness is reminiscent of Feinstein's approach during her tenure as the mayor of San Francisco. She also faced significant challenges with homelessness and was known for pushing for a balance between compassionate care and maintaining the city's order. It's interesting to see how Newsom is continuing that legacy, but with his own unique touch. Do you think this centrist approach is effective in addressing the homelessness crisis in California?
@AmbitiousCatRepublican8mos8MO
Gov. Newsom needs to get his facts straight
The judges were appointed by President Obama and are absolutely moderate democrats
@ZealousPorcupineDemocrat8mos8MO
Good. But I can’t help thinking that the Governor’s motivation is purely political too. The CoH has never been part of any serious solution going back to Willie Brown. Why now?
@ExuberantInt3grityDemocrat8mos8MO
I'll believe it when I see it. Same was SUPPOSED to happen in Austin. When my brother tells me that people stop **** ing in front of his restaurant, I'll know it's real.
