Redistricting is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to redraw the state's legislative districts. This single act may do more to influence the make-up of the legislature and its agenda over the next 10 years than all of the elections during that period combined. Every single policy issue is affected by who is elected to the legislature, and every single legislative election for the next decade is affected by redistricting. It's that simple.
For the first time, this critical task will not be performed by elected officials but by a new Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Applications are exclusively via the internet at WeDrawtheLines.ca.gov and must be received no later than FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010.
As of Jan 22nd the number of applications submitted totals 7681 and applications tentatively eligible are 6470.
A breakdowns of those applications include:
Race/Ethnicity
.18% Pacific Islander
.63% American Indian / Alaska Native
2.83% other
7.14% Black
8.87% Hispanic / Latino
75.98% White
Gender
29.73% Female
70.27% Male
Political Affiliations
45.5% Democratic
38.0% Republic
16.5% all others
There are upcoming community informational meetings being hosted by Greenlining Institute, Statewide Database and Bureau of State Audits, on January 28th 2010, 5:30pm at 1918 University Ave, Berkeley CA 94704
RSVP: Adam Briones at adamb@greenlining.org or 510-926-4022
Pizza and beverages will be served.
