Governor Gavin Newsom: A Leader for the People

Governor Newsom is known for his quick actions and decisions in alleviating the many distressing conditions faced by the people of California. In August 2020, California was struggling to contain huge wildfires burning large swathes of the state’s forests and homes. Governor Newsom immediately declared a state of emergency in five counties and placed a plea for assistance from Australia and Canada.

In October 2020 the Governor signed an executive order stating that all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state must be emission-free by 2035. Regarding the order, Governor Newsom says, “This is the most impactful step our state can take to fight climate change. For too many decades, we have allowed cars to pollute the air that our children and families breathe."

The economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to lose their jobs, leading to unfortunate cases of people not being able to pay their rent or housing loans. As an immediate solution to this situation, Governor Newsom authorized a total of US$150 million in funds to be used for protecting homeless Californians from the effects of COVID-19.

To quickly save more people from getting infected, Governor Newsom stepped up the state’s coronavirus vaccination efforts. The large vaccination site in the City of Los Angeles started vaccinating eligible community members in mid-February 2021.

During a conference on March 10, 2021, Supreme Master Ching Hai expressed Her thoughts on The Honorable Gavin Newsom and praised him for his noble work as a Governor of California. "He genuinely wants to help the citizens. That’s why he bears all this. He’s not there for power or fame or gain. That’s what I feel about him, according to what he did. So Governor Newsom is really a good man. He did his best that any human can do in his situation, in his capacity." Supreme Master Ching Hai: “Respectfully present California’s Governor The Honorable Gavin Newsom with the Shining World Leadership Award for Good Governor, with high salute and gratitude for your dedicated efforts. May God bless and protect you and your co-citizens.”