Redistricting 101
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the lines of political districts.
Each 10 years census data is taken and then used to inform how to draw congressional, state (senate, assembly), and local (Board of Supervisors, city council, school) districts.
Traditionally, party operatives broker these deals.
However, in 2008 and 2008 we voted for change. Today, a commission of citizens will draw the lines.
To best ensure working families voices are heard, we must testify for this commission.
Formerly known as the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) this team of 14 has until August 1, 2011 to finish all 187 districts (including state senate and assembly, U.S. Congress, and Board of Equalization).
This will have a tremendous impact on our elections and who will represent us for 10 years.
To get involved and be heard, see below.
1. Redistricting 101
2. Learn How to Testify
3. Schedule of Public Input Hearings
4. LA County FED, Manager, Redistricting & Outreach Strategy
5. Important Links & Partner Organizations
6. Latest Updates
1. Redistricting 101
Instructional material:
Read a one-page brief.
Watch a redistricting basics PowerPoint presentation.
Watch a 3 minute video from our partner The Greenlining Institute.
2. Learn How to Testify
Participate in our next educational workshop on Tuesday, April 19th at the LA County FED.
A flyer will be available shortly.
3. Schedule of Hearings
Greater Los Angeles (only 5 days to participate before draft maps are released!)
Wednesday, April 27: Long Beach 6-9PM
Thursday, April 28: Downtown LA 6-9PM
Friday, April 29: San Gabriel 6-9PM
Saturday, April 30: San Fernando 2-5PM
Sunday, May 1: Antelope Valley 2-5PM
For complete schedule, see: http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/hearings.html
4. For questions, comments or to learn how to testify:
Contact: Ms. Rani Woods by e-mail rani•woods@gmail•com or by cell 818-489-8651
If you would like to sign-up for our weekly newsletter, please e-mail Ms. Woods.
5. Important Partner Links
We encourage you to work with our partners listed below.
Official Commission Website
http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov (Citizen’s Redistricting Commission)
http://bos.co.la.ca.us/ (LA County Board of Supervisors)
Monitoring
http://www.cavotes.org (League of Women Voters-monitoring the process)
http://www.redistrictingca.org (statewide coalition funded by the Irvine Foundation)
http://www.commoncause.org/ca
Mapping Assistance
http://www.redrawCA.org (The Advancement project-healthy city mapping program)
http://www.swdb.berkeley.edu (The Redistricting Group- data and computer assistance centers- USC)
Outreach & Mobilization
http://aarc-ca.tublr.com or http://www.ca-naacp.org (African-American Redistricting Coalition & NAACP)
http://www.apalc.org or http://www.capafr.org (Asian Pacific American Legal Center)
http://www.greenlining.org (The Greenlining Institute)
http://www.maldef.org (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund)
http://www.naleo.org (National Association of Latino Elected Officials)
6. Updates
