Letter from Treasurer Ma

March 2020

Dear Friends,

Kudos to Governor Newsom for continuing to allocate more funding and incentives for all types of living in California. He underscored his commitment to housing by making it the sole subject of his State of the State address. He is keenly aware of the challenges facing California, including the need for a comprehensive plan dealing with homelessness, the lack of affordable housing for working families, and the urgency to build supportive and adaptive housing for those on fixed incomes, people with disabilities, and seniors so we can age in place.

I am proud to work with Governor Newsom’s administration to streamline state processes so that we can accelerate the delivery of an unprecedented $1.75 billion investment in last year’s budget to increase housing and $500 million annually for the state’s housing tax credit program that is in this year’s budget.

In this issue, learn how my office is addressing financial literacy, helping wildfire victims, and how the California Legislative Women’s Caucus celebrated the 19th amendment. March is women’s history month so let us continue to chart our own course. One way you can begin is by sending in your resume for my registry for women interested in serving on public boards. Women who are interested in being included in the registry are encouraged to contact the State Treasurer’s Office (STO) at (916) 653-2995 or WomensRegistry@treasurer.ca.gov.

In Peace & Friendship,

Fiona
California State Treasurer