Governor-Elect Becerra Meets with Legislative Leaders to Discuss Challenges Facing Californians, Budget & Legislative Priorities

SACRAMENTO – Governor-elect Xavier Becerra met with legislative leaders on Thursday afternoon, sitting down with Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas to discuss issues facing Californians, the state budget, and legislative priorities for 2027. Their meeting marked Becerra’s first public appearance since winning Tuesday’s historic election.
 

The leaders focused on four key areas: putting Proposition 1 (2026) bond dollars to work immediately so affordable housing projects can break ground without delay, protecting health coverage and access to care for Californians, bringing down energy costs, and keeping California at the forefront of the AI economy while protecting consumers and working families.

“Just days after the election, it is great to have a chance to sit down and discuss the work ahead for California. This election showed us that Californians and the nation would rather choose hope over division and fear. Now we must come together to deliver for every family who calls this state home. Californians must be able to afford to see a doctor when they need one, keep a roof over their heads, and have food on their tables. Our children deserve to receive a quality education no matter their zip code or where they grow up. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside Governor-elect Becerra and Speaker Rivas as we work together to meet these challenges head-on.”
 

Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón

 

“Californians are facing a broad array of affordability challenges, from the cost of housing to keeping their health coverage to paying their energy bills, and they expect us to tackle them. Today was the first of many conversations with pro Tem Limón and Speaker Rivas about how we’ll work together to tackle these challenges. My mission as governor is straightforward: deliver a California we can afford, and defend a California we can’t afford to lose.”
 

Governor-elect Becerra

 

“Voters didn't hand us a victory lap. They handed us a to-do list, and we are getting right to work. With the largest Democratic Caucus in modern history, the Assembly will partner with Governor-elect Becerra and pro Tem Limón to rein in costs, build more housing, and protect health care. Voters gave us a mandate. Now it's on us to lead with courage.”
 

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas

Governor-elect Becerra will be sworn in as California’s 41st Governor in January.