What day 1 of governor's return to office mandate looks like in downtown Sacramento
Key Points:
- On the first day of Gov. Gavin Newsom's mandate requiring state workers to return to the office four days a week, some downtown Sacramento workers noticed increased parking demand, while others saw little change so far.
- Despite the return-to-office order, freeway traffic during the morning commute remained normal with no major congestion reported.
- Some state workers observed that street parking spots were filling up earlier than usual, indicating a gradual increase in downtown activity.
- The largest state workers union, SEIU Local 1000, has warned that the mandate could lead to a significant loss of employees from California's workforce.
- Gov. Newsom has reaffirmed his commitment to the return-to-office policy despite concerns from unions and workers.