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John Chiang

John Chiang

John Chiang is California's state treasurer. He is also a Democratic candidate for the 2018 governor's race.

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John Chiang
John Chiang
stated on May 12, 2018 a campaign ad
Antonio Villaraigosa's "recklessness (as mayor of Los Angeles)  ... left no funding to test 7,000 rape kits, putting public safety at risk."
False
By Chris Nichols • May 16, 2018
John Chiang
John Chiang
stated on March 29, 2018 a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions
"A majority of Americans now live in states where they have decided to legalize cannabis," including recreational and medical marijuana.
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By Chris Nichols • April 20, 2018
John Chiang
John Chiang
stated on August 13, 2017 a Facebook live video
"Since I’ve been the state treasurer, we’ve increased the building, construction of affordable housing by 80 percent."
Half-True
By Chris Nichols • September 13, 2017
John Chiang
John Chiang
stated on March 23, 2017 a speech
"In the first two years and a couple months (as California treasurer), I have saved taxpayers and ratepayers over $5.2 billion."
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By Chris Nichols • April 26, 2017
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Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom
stated on May 21, 2018
Says the California state auditor "found (John) Chiang lost track of $31 billion dollars," as state controller.
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By Chris Nichols • June 1, 2018
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