The Los Angeles times recently had an article taking a look at the potential arguments for and against Proposition 11. Some of the arguments in favor: At its simplest, Proposition 11 would remove the Legislature’s conflict of interest in drawing its districts after the 2010 census and each decade thereafter. But proponents — who include… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Redistricting
Chico Enterprise Record Support Proposition 11
The Chico Enterprise Record recently released an editorial in favor of Proposition 11. The piece talks specifically about how the current redistricting has affected the districts in their area of the state: Butte County. Legislative districts should be drawn so they make geographic sense. Instead, we have crooked districts that are drawn to give one… Continue Reading
Los Angeles Daily News Editorial in Favor of Proposition 11
The Los Angeles Daily News recently published an editorial that is very much in favor of Proposition 11 passing this November. The editorial reverses the argument advocated by detractors of Proposition 11 that the commission that will draw the districts is not selected by the people, saying it is a necessary step towards less partisan… Continue Reading
Columnist in Long Beach Telegram Supports Proposition 11
A recent syndicated column by Thomas D. Alias appeared in the Long Beach Telegram supporting Proposition 11. He takes issue with the way the Proposition has been criticized, suggesting that we will not fully know the redistricting reform’s effects until we try it. Says Steve Maviglio, press secretary for current Speaker Karen Bass, and previously… Continue Reading
Redding.com Supports Prop 11
A recent editorial in the Redding Record Searchlight, voices their support of Proposition 11 as a needed reform, decrying the current method of redistricting. “The Legislature also rigged the game when it drew political districts early in this decade. The state has scarcely seen a competitive election since, which is precisely how the politicians wanted… Continue Reading
The Santa Barbara Independent Endorses Prop 11
The Santa Barbara Independent has recently released their 2008 political endorsements for the November election. Among its endorsements was Proposition 11, which they believe is a step in the right direction towards improving California politics. Prop. 11: YES. Redistricting: No single thing can fix what ails Sacramento, but Prop. 11 will go a long way… Continue Reading
Meg Whitman Donates $200,000 to Prop 11 Campaign
The Sacramento Bee recently reported that Meg Whitman provided a $200,000 donation to the Proposition 11 Campaign. Whitman is the former CEO of Ebay, a prominent California based auction website company. He donation has added more weight to the speculation that she may be trying to get more involved in California Politics. “Over the weekend,… Continue Reading
Opponents of Proposition 11 Cite Arizona Redistricting Reform Effort
According to PolitikerCA, In a recent conference call hosted by Citizens for Accountability, the group fighting Proposition 11and led by former California Senate Majority leader Don Perata, people involved with the Arizona Independent Redistricting Committee claimed Arizona’s independent redistricting method is a failure and suggested that California’s would be too. The people involved criticized what… Continue Reading
La Opinion Editorial Denounces Proposition 11
A recent editorial in the Spanish language newspaper La Opinión, criticizes Proposition 11 while acknowledging the problems with the current redistricting method. While not specifying how it comes to this conclusion, La Opinión says that Proposition 11 would hurt Latino voter representation and thus should not be voted for. Proposition 11 does not guarantee diversity… Continue Reading
League of California Cities Endorses Proposition 11
The League of California cities has recently released its positions on the California Propositions on the ballot this November. The group has decided to endorse the Proposition 11, though they decline to state why. Proposition 11 – Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute: Changes the way the U.S. House of Representatives, the state Legislature (Assembly and… Continue Reading