Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
@ltg.ca.gov
Official account for California's Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Last week, I was honored to Chair the inaugural Governing Board meeting of CA’s Black-Serving Institution Designation. During the meeting, we recognized 31 campuses across the state for their commitment to advancing Black student success.
Together, we are raising the bar for higher education.
Together, we are raising the bar for higher education.
December 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Last week, I was honored to Chair the inaugural Governing Board meeting of CA’s Black-Serving Institution Designation. During the meeting, we recognized 31 campuses across the state for their commitment to advancing Black student success.
Together, we are raising the bar for higher education.
Together, we are raising the bar for higher education.
On this day of remembrance, California honors the 2,403 lives lost in the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. We pay tribute to all our fallen heroes, as their stories will continue to shape our nation’s resilience. Their sacrifice to serve will never be forgotten.
December 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On this day of remembrance, California honors the 2,403 lives lost in the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. We pay tribute to all our fallen heroes, as their stories will continue to shape our nation’s resilience. Their sacrifice to serve will never be forgotten.
Honored to join the San Francisco Interfaith Council for their 25th Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Grateful for their powerful leadership, and for a California that stands firmly for dignity, sanctuary, and belonging for all.
Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful holiday season.
Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful holiday season.
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Honored to join the San Francisco Interfaith Council for their 25th Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast. Grateful for their powerful leadership, and for a California that stands firmly for dignity, sanctuary, and belonging for all.
Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful holiday season.
Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving, California! 🦃🍂
I’m grateful for the kindness, resilience, and sense of community that make our state so special. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful holiday.
I’m grateful for the kindness, resilience, and sense of community that make our state so special. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful holiday.
November 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, California! 🦃🍂
I’m grateful for the kindness, resilience, and sense of community that make our state so special. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful holiday.
I’m grateful for the kindness, resilience, and sense of community that make our state so special. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful holiday.
Honored to join the incredible team at @glidesf.bsky.social to serve breakfast to our neighbors in the Tenderloin.
At a time when many families are facing food insecurity, GLIDE continues to lead with dignity, love & compassion. Grateful to every volunteer who showed up to lift up our community.
At a time when many families are facing food insecurity, GLIDE continues to lead with dignity, love & compassion. Grateful to every volunteer who showed up to lift up our community.
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Honored to join the incredible team at @glidesf.bsky.social to serve breakfast to our neighbors in the Tenderloin.
At a time when many families are facing food insecurity, GLIDE continues to lead with dignity, love & compassion. Grateful to every volunteer who showed up to lift up our community.
At a time when many families are facing food insecurity, GLIDE continues to lead with dignity, love & compassion. Grateful to every volunteer who showed up to lift up our community.
The UC Board’s decision to renew the Tuition Stability Plan is deeply disappointing. Raising tuition while students are already struggling to afford basic needs, is the wrong decision.
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The UC Board’s decision to renew the Tuition Stability Plan is deeply disappointing. Raising tuition while students are already struggling to afford basic needs, is the wrong decision.
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives tragically taken by violence and hate.
Every transgender person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live their true authentic selves.
Together, let’s build a world where everyone can live and be who they are, without fear.
Together, let’s build a world where everyone can live and be who they are, without fear.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives tragically taken by violence and hate.
Every transgender person deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to live their true authentic selves.
Together, let’s build a world where everyone can live and be who they are, without fear.
Together, let’s build a world where everyone can live and be who they are, without fear.
I opposed yesterday’s UC tuition increase because students shouldn’t be the solution to structural deficits.
Californians are struggling to afford basic necessities. Raising tuition only pushes the dream to pursue higher education further out of reach.
Californians are struggling to afford basic necessities. Raising tuition only pushes the dream to pursue higher education further out of reach.
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I opposed yesterday’s UC tuition increase because students shouldn’t be the solution to structural deficits.
Californians are struggling to afford basic necessities. Raising tuition only pushes the dream to pursue higher education further out of reach.
Californians are struggling to afford basic necessities. Raising tuition only pushes the dream to pursue higher education further out of reach.
Today is the 3rd anniversary of the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs.
What was a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community became the site of unimaginable loss. 5 lives were cut short & countless others were forever changed.
We honor the victims & stand with the survivors today and every day.
What was a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community became the site of unimaginable loss. 5 lives were cut short & countless others were forever changed.
We honor the victims & stand with the survivors today and every day.
Today marks three years since the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs that left five people dead. In 2023, we spoke to four survivors who shared how their lives changed a year later. Read what they had to say here.
After Club Q: Surviving the unthinkable and navigating the journey forward
Four survivors reflect on life since the deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.
www.cpr.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today is the 3rd anniversary of the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs.
What was a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community became the site of unimaginable loss. 5 lives were cut short & countless others were forever changed.
We honor the victims & stand with the survivors today and every day.
What was a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community became the site of unimaginable loss. 5 lives were cut short & countless others were forever changed.
We honor the victims & stand with the survivors today and every day.
The work is by no means done, but this Systemwide Policy represents an important step to fulfilling the CSU’s responsibility towards the Tribal Communities in the state.
🔗 www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...
🔗 www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The work is by no means done, but this Systemwide Policy represents an important step to fulfilling the CSU’s responsibility towards the Tribal Communities in the state.
🔗 www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...
🔗 www.calstate.edu/csu-system/n...
Congratulations, Madam President pro Tempore Monique Limón, on starting your first day in this new role!
A barrier-breaking moment as the first Latina and woman of color to lead this position in California. A bold step forward for our state.
A barrier-breaking moment as the first Latina and woman of color to lead this position in California. A bold step forward for our state.
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations, Madam President pro Tempore Monique Limón, on starting your first day in this new role!
A barrier-breaking moment as the first Latina and woman of color to lead this position in California. A bold step forward for our state.
A barrier-breaking moment as the first Latina and woman of color to lead this position in California. A bold step forward for our state.
It’s National Take a Hike Day, California!
Earlier this year, I hiked through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a reminder of how lucky we are to call this beautiful state home. Get outside today and soak in that fresh California air.
Earlier this year, I hiked through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a reminder of how lucky we are to call this beautiful state home. Get outside today and soak in that fresh California air.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It’s National Take a Hike Day, California!
Earlier this year, I hiked through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a reminder of how lucky we are to call this beautiful state home. Get outside today and soak in that fresh California air.
Earlier this year, I hiked through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a reminder of how lucky we are to call this beautiful state home. Get outside today and soak in that fresh California air.
The return of SNAP benefits is a lifeline for millions of families. But the Republican Big Betrayal Bill guts that progress, slashing funding and imposing harsh work requirements that could rip food off the tables of those who need it most.
Working families deserve support, not these cruel cuts.
Working families deserve support, not these cruel cuts.
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The return of SNAP benefits is a lifeline for millions of families. But the Republican Big Betrayal Bill guts that progress, slashing funding and imposing harsh work requirements that could rip food off the tables of those who need it most.
Working families deserve support, not these cruel cuts.
Working families deserve support, not these cruel cuts.
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
Major economic news!
Thanks to our latest round of state tax credits, nine companies are expanding their headquarters and manufacturing operations in California.
This will bring 2,700+ new, good-paying jobs and $370M+ in private investment into the Golden State's economy.
Thanks to our latest round of state tax credits, nine companies are expanding their headquarters and manufacturing operations in California.
This will bring 2,700+ new, good-paying jobs and $370M+ in private investment into the Golden State's economy.
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Major economic news!
Thanks to our latest round of state tax credits, nine companies are expanding their headquarters and manufacturing operations in California.
This will bring 2,700+ new, good-paying jobs and $370M+ in private investment into the Golden State's economy.
Thanks to our latest round of state tax credits, nine companies are expanding their headquarters and manufacturing operations in California.
This will bring 2,700+ new, good-paying jobs and $370M+ in private investment into the Golden State's economy.
This is a win for UCLA and all the students, faculty, and staff who power one of the world’s best public universities.
Cruel actions like this from Trump threaten people all across California and the United states who benefit from the breakthroughs and discoveries that happen at the UC.
Cruel actions like this from Trump threaten people all across California and the United states who benefit from the breakthroughs and discoveries that happen at the UC.
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is a win for UCLA and all the students, faculty, and staff who power one of the world’s best public universities.
Cruel actions like this from Trump threaten people all across California and the United states who benefit from the breakthroughs and discoveries that happen at the UC.
Cruel actions like this from Trump threaten people all across California and the United states who benefit from the breakthroughs and discoveries that happen at the UC.
November is Native American Heritage Month.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
November is Native American Heritage Month.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
This month, we celebrate the rich heritage & enduring resilience of Native communities across CA & beyond. The Golden State is proudly home to over 100+ Tribal nations, & their stories, wisdom, & leadership will continue to shape our collective future.
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
An unusually strong storm system will bring widespread rain to southern California through Sunday. The period of most concern is tonight through Saturday night when a large area of heavy rain and isolated but potentially severe thunderstorms will bring a moderate risk of...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
An unusually strong storm system will bring widespread rain to southern California through Sunday. The period of most concern is tonight through Saturday night when a large area of heavy rain and isolated but potentially severe thunderstorms will bring a moderate risk of...
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Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall, likely with dangerous flooding and debris flows, to parts of Southern California today into the weekend.
A debris flow happens when normally dry soil becomes overly saturated, reaching a point where it turns to a liquid state and flows downhill.
A debris flow happens when normally dry soil becomes overly saturated, reaching a point where it turns to a liquid state and flows downhill.
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
An atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall, likely with dangerous flooding and debris flows, to parts of Southern California today into the weekend.
A debris flow happens when normally dry soil becomes overly saturated, reaching a point where it turns to a liquid state and flows downhill.
A debris flow happens when normally dry soil becomes overly saturated, reaching a point where it turns to a liquid state and flows downhill.
This Transgender Awareness Week, we honor the courage, resilience, & contributions of our transgender & gender non-conforming neighbors.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This Transgender Awareness Week, we honor the courage, resilience, & contributions of our transgender & gender non-conforming neighbors.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
Everyone deserves to live safely & freely as their true selves. Let’s keep working toward a future where equality is not only promised, but it’s lived every day.
California is leading the charge toward a 100% clean energy future!
ICYMI: At the UN Climate Change Conference, @governor.ca.gov announced CA has reached 16,942 MW of battery storage — a massive buildout redefining grid reliability and speeding the state’s transition to 100% clean energy
That’s a 2,100% surge in storage capacity since the Gov. took office in 2019
That’s a 2,100% surge in storage capacity since the Gov. took office in 2019
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
California is leading the charge toward a 100% clean energy future!
Reposted by Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis
🌧️ Storms are moving through California with heavy rain in the north and wet weather shifting south this weekend.
Expect localized flooding, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms, with a risk of debris flows near burn areas.
Stay safe, California, and stay weather aware.
#CAwx #CALFIRE #Storm
Expect localized flooding, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms, with a risk of debris flows near burn areas.
Stay safe, California, and stay weather aware.
#CAwx #CALFIRE #Storm
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
California is leading the global fight against climate change at #COP30.
Thanks to @CAGovernor’s leadership, we’re building powerful partnerships around the world to protect our planet.
Proud to see the Golden State pushing bold climate solution and inspiring others to do the same.
Thanks to @CAGovernor’s leadership, we’re building powerful partnerships around the world to protect our planet.
Proud to see the Golden State pushing bold climate solution and inspiring others to do the same.
California is advancing as a global climate leader at #COP30.
We're accelerating international cooperation and reinforcing California’s position as a reliable climate partner — especially while the Trump Administration fails to.
We're accelerating international cooperation and reinforcing California’s position as a reliable climate partner — especially while the Trump Administration fails to.
November 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
California is leading the global fight against climate change at #COP30.
Thanks to @CAGovernor’s leadership, we’re building powerful partnerships around the world to protect our planet.
Proud to see the Golden State pushing bold climate solution and inspiring others to do the same.
Thanks to @CAGovernor’s leadership, we’re building powerful partnerships around the world to protect our planet.
Proud to see the Golden State pushing bold climate solution and inspiring others to do the same.
⚠️ California, stay alert! Heavy storms are on the way and with them comes the risk of mudslides and debris flow, especially in burn scar areas.
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
⚠️ California, stay alert! Heavy storms are on the way and with them comes the risk of mudslides and debris flow, especially in burn scar areas.
For decades, Oxnard residents raised concerns about the Ormond Beach Power Plant & its impact on local air quality.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
For decades, Oxnard residents raised concerns about the Ormond Beach Power Plant & its impact on local air quality.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
After 7 months of negotiations, we reached an agreement with the plant’s operator, GenOn, to invest $1.5M in air quality monitoring & public outreach as part of their lease extension.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave service members who have stood in defense of our country and to the families who stand beside them.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave service members who have stood in defense of our country and to the families who stand beside them.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.
Your sacrifice strengthens our communities, and we are forever grateful.