California Braces for 16-Year Power Shift After Newsom, Eyeing Stronger Legislative Role
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 2
California Braces for 16-Year Power Shift After Newsom, Eyeing Stronger Legislative Role
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 2
Sacramento is already planning for a post-Newsom power realignment, with lawmakers expecting the governor’s exit to open more room for the Legislature to set California’s agenda.
16 years of Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom dominating state politics have left legislators arguing that the next governor will arrive with less Capitol experience and a steeper learning curve.
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris said a new governor could give lawmakers an opening to drive policy more than they have under Newsom’s eight years in office.
Assemblymember Nick Schultz said none of the likely contenders matches Newsom’s eight years as lieutenant governor or prior gubernatorial experience, reinforcing expectations of a broader power redistribution.