CA Lieutenant Governor
@CALtGovernor
Official account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
I'm honored to serve as California’s Lieutenant Governor—working every day to expand opportunity, fight for our students, and build a stronger, more sustainable future. But what exactly does a Lieutenant Governor do? Let me show you! 👇 🔗 ltg.ca.gov
Trump said ICE raids would go after criminals. Yet in Southern California, almost 70% of those arrested had no criminal history. This isn’t justice. It’s a cruel & deliberate assault on immigrant communities, ripping families apart.
How California leads as the 4th largest economy in the world:

t’s that time of year, California — the State Fair is back in Sacramento! For over 150 years, @CAStateFair has brought families together to celebrate the best of our state. Big thanks to the farmers, vendors, artists, and community leaders like CEO Tom Martinez who make it all…
I spent the morning at UC Regents, where student tuition came up. No proposal is on the table yet, but I’m ready to fight every step of the way to keep affordability for students & families front & center. Californians are already struggling to keep up with rising costs. Making…
The University of California is innovating in artificial intelligence, healthcare, national defense, energy independence, and cybersecurity. Our @UofCalifornia community is problem-solving today for tomorrow’s challenges and driving the economy across the state and nation.…
Great to meet with @UCGPC and @_UCSA students before today’s UC Regents meeting! Thank you for fighting to make the UC system more affordable, accessible & equitable for students.

Trump’s cuts to California’s National Weather Service offices are dangerous & irresponsible. At a time when wildfires, floods & extreme weather are growing more intense, gutting the agency that keeps Californians safe puts lives at risk. This isn’t just reckless — it’s a direct…

The @TheCalGuard were deployed to LA since June 7. It’s been over a month — California doesn’t need militarized troops on our streets. We need trust in our communities. The withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard personnel from their mission in LA is a start. However, it is not…
About half of the California National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles are being released, Trump administration officials said on Tuesday. nyti.ms/3IvFQwT
Proud to co-sponsor #AB379 by Asm. Schultz, which just passed the Legislature and is now headed to @CAGovernor’s desk. Grateful to everyone who helped get it here. #CALeg