A California legislator has accused Governor Gavin Newsom of violating state code by using state resources for personal purposes. Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, has called for an investigation into Newsom’s actions, stating that the governor used taxpayer-funded resources to file a Freedom of Information Act request regarding a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into him and his wife.
Alleged Misuse of State Resources
DeMaio claims that Newsom’s actions violate Government Code 8314, which prohibits the use of public resources for personal purposes. The legislator has filed a request for an investigation with the Fair Political Practices Commission and California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Newsom’s office has responded to the allegations, stating that the governor is being targeted by the President and his Administration for his work as governor. However, DeMaio argues that the investigation into Newsom is focused on personal matters, rather than his actions as governor, and that he should be fined for his alleged misuse of state resources.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
