Cal Cities weekly COVID-19 update: Jan. 7-13
Jan 12, 2021
Counties in this region will immediately return to their appropriate tiers based on cases and test positivity rate.
On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2021-22 State Budget, which prioritizes funding to support COVID-19 response and recovery, but lacks significant fiscal support for cities. The proposed budget includes $370 million to expedite vaccine delivery, and the Governor is asking lawmakers to approve a roughly $5 billion “early action” proposal, which includes $2.4 billion to send $600 payments to low-income families, $2 billion to reopen schools, and nearly $650 million in grants for businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Following the release of the budget proposal, League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman released a statement calling on the state to prioritize investments in cities to ensure a successful and equitable economic recovery for all Californians.
State updates:
On Jan. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2021-22 State Budget, which prioritizes funding to support COVID-19 response and recovery, but lacks significant fiscal support for cities. The proposed budget includes $370 million to expedite vaccine delivery, and the Governor is asking lawmakers to approve a roughly $5 billion “early action” proposal, which includes $2.4 billion to send $600 payments to low-income families, $2 billion to reopen schools, and nearly $650 million in grants for businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Following the release of the budget proposal, League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman released a statement calling on the state to prioritize investments in cities to ensure a successful and equitable economic recovery for all Californians.
State updates:
- State COVID-19 Updates – Governor's Office
- Daily COVID-19 Facts – California Department of Public Health
- Cal OES Key Messages regarding COVID-19/Daily Information – California Office of Emergency Services
- COVID-19 Resources and Information for Cities – League of California Cities