Newsom’s Fit of Spite
Gavin Newsom is still trying to punish businesses that stayed open during lockdowns and is specifically targeting his political opponents.
Even his allies in the media are distrubed. A headline in yesterday’s Sacramento Bee reads: “Roseville restaurant that hosted ‘Newsom hour’ facing 30-day closure over COVID order.” The story continues:
A Roseville restaurant that provocatively defied one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus emergency orders is fighting a potentially crippling suspension 18 months after he initially drew attention from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Matthew Oliver, the restaurant owner, recently learned the agency still wants to shut the House of Oliver…The notice came after The Sacramento Bee featured him in a news story about how Placer County managed Newsom’s public health orders, often by ignoring state directives.
I’ve just sent Newsom and ABC a letter demanding the proceeding against House of Oliver end immediately, calling it “politically motivated” and a “selective prosecution.”
Last year, incidentally, I authored legislation to wipe clean all license revocations and fines imposed for noncompliance with COVID orders. The bill had bipartisan support and was about to pass when leadership intervened, killing it on a 6-7 vote.
Newsom could never justify lockdowns, so he simply ordered them by fiat, even threatening “martial law.” In the same way, trying to close Matt Oliver’s business is not just petty and vindictive, but a flagrant abuse of power.
If Newsom doesn’t back down, he’ll be shot down in court. In the meantime, if you’re in the Sacramento area, join me and Matt at House of Oliver in Roseville today after 5 for a revived “Newsom Hour.”
p.s. Newsom’s allies are trying to take me out just like they’re trying to shut Matt down. If you want me to keep fighting for California, and to take on Biden like I have Newsom, please help our campaign get across the finish line.
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