Kevn Johnson

Sacramento mayoral hopeful Kevin Johnson's campaign responded late Tuesday to Heather Fargo's criticism of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger over the lack of a state budget, saying she was joining that party too late.

"More than seven months after the Governor proposed slashing city funds, Mayor Fargo finally expresses her concerns. This is the same mayor who has repeatedly stood by Arnold's side at his press conferences," said campaign manager Steve Maviglio in an e-mail.