- Felicia Matlosz
- 559-304-9286
FRESNO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) today issued this response to Governor Newsom vetoing his bill, Assembly Bill 1840, which sought simple clarification in language in the California Dream for All loan program:
“I’m deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom today vetoed Assembly Bill 1840. The bill had won wide support in the Assembly and passed the Senate to get to his desk.
“AB 1840 simply sought to clarify language in the existing California Dream for All program, to make it clear that undocumented immigrants can apply. The fact is, right now, anyone can apply who is a first-time homebuyer who can meet the program’s financial requirements that include securing a bank loan or mortgage.
“As I’ve said before, the bill is not about immigrant policies or the housing crisis. No single bill can solve those issues.
“I have always believed this bill is about fairness. The veto doesn’t change the fact that many people – including undocumented immigrants – dream of owning a home so that generational wealth can be passed to their children. They are people who are responsible, work hard, and pay their ample share of taxes. They will keep striving to achieve their dreams, and their contributions have strengthened our State’s economy, helping to build it into the fifth-largest economy in the world.
“They should have the same opportunities as anyone else to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families. I look forward to continuing to work with the Governor on the issues that move our State forward and truly make it a California for ALL.”
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