Redistricting CA
09.22.11 Redistricting News Roundup
“State Justices Asked to Block Redistricting Maps” Cheryl Miller for The Recorder Petition filed by Republican-funded Fairness and Accountability in Redistricting (FAIR) in state Supreme Court, the first legal challenge to the CRC maps. FAIR argued that 11 Senate districts violate “compactness” rules, 7 split counties unfairly, and Latino voters in Monterey and Santa Clara… [Continue Reading]
09.14.11 Redistricting news updates
“Congressional redistricting referendum cleared for signature-gathering” Jean Merl for PolitiCal (LA Times blog) Another group of Republicans may begin petition drive (504,760 signatures in 90 days) to overturn congressional redistricting maps by a citizens commission in addition to the group that began a similar referendum drive to overturn the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s state Senate… [Continue Reading]
07.16.11 MALDEF and NALEO hold webinars to encourage public comment
Participate today! Use interactive maps to see the latest changes to your district The California Citizens Redistricting Commission has created a new interactive mapping tool where you can see the latest changes to districts. It is as easy as entering your home address! Directions on how to use these maps are below. The Commission… [Continue Reading]
07.14.11 REDISTRICTING ASSISTANCE SITES NOW HAVE DETAILED MAP FI LES FROM THE CITIZENS’ REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
July 12, 2011 REDISTRICTING ASSISTANCE SITES NOW HAVE DETAILED MAP FILES FROM THE CITIZENS’ REDISTRICTING COMMISSION The Citizens’ Redistricting Commission has changed its policy of releasing map visualizations to the public. Previously, map visualizations were available from the Citizens’ Redistricting Commission only in .pdf images. The six Redistricting Assistance Sites in Berkeley, Sacramento, Fresno, Los… [Continue Reading]
07.07.11 PPIC Analyzes Redistricting First Draft Maps
PPIC Bulletin JULY 2011 Monthly news from the Public Policy Institute of California rule Contents NEW PUBLICATIONS COMMENTARY VIDEO EVENTS Featured Issue Drawing new districts Redistricting Reform The first draft of California’s new legislative and congressional districts is in. For the first time, district lines were drawn by an independent citizens commission established by California… [Continue Reading]