commission power point - final 121009

8/14/2019 Commission Power Point - Final 121009

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What is redistricting?

Each districtmust have thesame number

of residents.

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8Over time,districtsbecome

uneven in size.


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Every tenyears, thedistrict lines

have to beredrawn tomake eachdistrict even in

size again.

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Based onCensus data

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Why does redistricting matter?

Redistrictingshapes thelandscape in

whichelections areconducted.

Democrat

Republican

Democrat

Republican

For adecadeat a time


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Redistrictingaffects whetherminorities have

a say in theoutcome ofelections.

Example #1

Minorities make up only in all four districts



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Redistrictingaffects whetherminorities havea say in theoutcome ofelections.

Example #2

Minorities make up in one district


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How does Proposition 11 change redistricting?

California Legislature After Proposition 11:

Draws Congressional districts

Draws State Assembly districts

Draws State Senate districts

Draws Board of Equalization districts

Draws State Assembly districts

Draws State Senate districts

Draws Board of Equalization districts

Citizens

Redistricting

Commission

Before Proposition 11:Proposition 11 transfers

redistricting authority:


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What will the commission do?

CitizensRedistricting

Commission

Hire staff,

consultants,and attorneys

Hold meetings

to collectpublic input

Draw and

adopt newdistrict maps

From Jan. 1 to

Sept. 15, 2011


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Why does the commission matter?

It matters who draws the lines:

Elected officials can have differentincentives than commissioners.

Its human nature forincumbents to want a goodchance of getting re-elected.

Sometimes the maps theydraw prioritize their interests

ahead of other considerations.


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California Congressional Districts, 1982

L.A. South Bay/Orange County Area

Why does the commission matter?


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What are the qualifications for the commission?

Qualifications:

Appreciation

for diversity

Ability to be

impartial

Analytical skills

Commissioners do not have to be

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How do I get on the commission?

1.Fill out the application form(the initial application)

Top five things applicants need to do:

2. Fill out a supplementalapplication form (if eligible)

3. Have three recommendation

letters sent in (if eligible)

5. Participate in interview (if invited)

4. Submit Form 700 (if invited)

Deadline isFeb. 12, 2010

After severalmore steps, the

commission willbe in place byDec. 31, 2010


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What are some key things to know?

Top five things that applicants should know:

4. Time commitment

2. Rules about who is eligible to serve

5. Compensation and reimbursement

1. Partisan make-up of commission

3. Rules for what commissioners cando and cannot do

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Registered voter

Voted in 2 of last 3 elections

Conflict of interests

Independents----------------------------

Third Parties


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What can I do to help?

Consider applying for the commission

Spread the word

Help us compile a list of potentialapplicants can you give us 5 names?

Become informed


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Where can I get more information?

Go online at www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov

Call the California State Auditortoll-free at 1-866-356-5217

Email your questions [email protected]

Read the fact sheets you just received


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Where can I get tools for outreach?

[insert other link as appropriate]

www.commoncause.org/redistrictingCA

You can go to the following websites todownload this powerpoint and get othertools for encouraging people to apply:

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