Post by California Citizens Redistrict on Jul 30, 2019 14:55:18 GMT -8
You have the opportunity to make sure your community is represented fairly in California elections for the next decade. How? By applying for the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
What is the California Citizens Redistricting Commission? In 2008, California voters created the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) to put everyday people in control of the redistricting process. The CRC is independent and is comprised of 14 regular Californians who draw districts every 10 years for California’s congressional delegation, the State Senate, the State Assembly, and the State Board of Equalization.
You don’t need to be a redistricting expert, a voting rights expert, a mapping expert, or a demographer in order to be a Commissioner. In 2010, Commissioners included an architect, a high school principal and local elected official, a philanthropic leader, a businesswoman and entrepreneur, a nonprofit administrator, a self-employed attorney, a rancher and owner of an independent bookstore, and others. You do, however, need to be comfortable with being in the public eye, as all meetings are public and live-streamed. And you have to be ready to stand up for California’s diverse communities!
We’ve put together a guide with all the information you need on how to apply for the CRC. You’ll have to act soon -- the first stage of the application process, which is simple and straightforward, closes on Friday, August 9th!
We’re especially interested in having AANHPI community members involved in the CRC. We’re ready to assist folks with their applications and are happy to help with yours.
Click here to learn more about the CRC. Join us in ensuring that California has an inclusive democracy that represents us all! shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov/
Contact Us: Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, 213-977-750, info@advancingjustice-la.org
What is the California Citizens Redistricting Commission? In 2008, California voters created the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) to put everyday people in control of the redistricting process. The CRC is independent and is comprised of 14 regular Californians who draw districts every 10 years for California’s congressional delegation, the State Senate, the State Assembly, and the State Board of Equalization.
You don’t need to be a redistricting expert, a voting rights expert, a mapping expert, or a demographer in order to be a Commissioner. In 2010, Commissioners included an architect, a high school principal and local elected official, a philanthropic leader, a businesswoman and entrepreneur, a nonprofit administrator, a self-employed attorney, a rancher and owner of an independent bookstore, and others. You do, however, need to be comfortable with being in the public eye, as all meetings are public and live-streamed. And you have to be ready to stand up for California’s diverse communities!
We’ve put together a guide with all the information you need on how to apply for the CRC. You’ll have to act soon -- the first stage of the application process, which is simple and straightforward, closes on Friday, August 9th!
We’re especially interested in having AANHPI community members involved in the CRC. We’re ready to assist folks with their applications and are happy to help with yours.
Click here to learn more about the CRC. Join us in ensuring that California has an inclusive democracy that represents us all! shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov/
Contact Us: Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, 213-977-750, info@advancingjustice-la.org