Eleni Kounalakis says she won't play politics with Newsom recall

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee, chaired by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, has 30 days to review and comment on the cost estimate provided by the Department of Finance.

But Skinner said this week that it might not take that long.

“Our county election officials have already indicated their costs,” Skinner said, “so we’ve already been reviewing that. And the 30 days may not be necessary.” So there might be time shaved off of the calendar at this juncture.

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