redistricting ca
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04/11/23
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California’s NewRedistricting Commission
Our once-in-a-decade opportunityto map California’s future
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What is redistricting?
Each district must have the same number of residents.
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8Over time, districts become uneven in size.
What is redistricting?
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What is redistricting?
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Every ten years, the district lines have to be redrawn to make each district even in size again.
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Based on Census data
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Why does redistricting matter?
Redistricting shapes the landscape in which elections are conducted.
⅔ Democrat⅓ Republican
½ Democrat½ Republican
For a decade at a time
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Redistricting affects whether minorities have a say in the outcome of elections.
Example #1
Minorities make up only¼ in all four districts
Why does redistricting matter?
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Why does redistricting matter?
Redistricting affects whether minorities have a say in the outcome of elections.
Example #2
Minorities make up¾ 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 transfersredistricting authority:
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What will the commission do?
Citizens Redistricting Commission
Hire staff,consultants,and attorneys
Hold meetings to collect public input
Draw and adopt new district maps
From Jan. 1 toSept. 15, 2011
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Why does the commission matter?
It matters who draws the lines:
Elected officials can have different incentives than commissioners.
It’s human nature for incumbents to want a good chance of getting re-elected.
Sometimes the maps theydraw prioritize their interestsahead of other considerations.
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California Congressional Districts, 1982L.A. South Bay/Orange County Area
Why does the commission matter?
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People who are:
□ Community- oriented
□ Civic-minded
□ Able to work well with others
□ Diverse
Who should apply for the commission?
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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 redistricting experts.
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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 supplemental application 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 is Feb. 12, 2010
After several more steps, the commission will be in place by Dec. 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 can do 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 potential applicants – 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 Auditor toll-free at 1-866-356-5217
Email your questions to [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 to download this powerpoint and get othertools for encouraging people to apply: