Redistricting Reform Implementation
California Forward is working to ensure a transparent and public process to create California’s first Citizens Redistricting Commission, approved by voters in 2008 with the passage of Prop 11.
THE LATEST: The application deadline for the Redistricting Commission has passed. Congratulations to the thousands of Californians who applied! If you have questions about the Redistricting Commission and the commissioner selection process, please visit www.WeDrawtheLines.ca.gov.
WHAT'S NEXT: The applicant pool will be narrowed to the 60 most qualified candidates. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their ability to be impartial, their appreciation of California's ethnic and regional diversity, and their analytical ability. The candidates will be selected by an Applicant Review Panel, which will be holding its next hearing on April 30. You can view the hearing agenda here.
Until voters passed Prop 11, state legislators drew their own district lines. Starting in 2010, political districts will be drawn by voters, for voters. This is a critical step toward restoring trust and confidence in state government, and improving legislative accountability.
The new redistricting process will be more open and transparent.
California Forward is identifying all of the actions that need to be taken to have a successful new redistricting system in California. We are working to ensure that this reform results in greater participation in the redistricting process, more responsiveness to voters when district lines are being drawn, and greater confidence in the system and elections as a result our efforts include: conducting outreach to potential applicants, ensuring the Commissioners are prepared, making the redistricting process itself visible to as many people as possible and finding ways for interested people to be engaged.
Visit the California State Auditor's Redistricting Commission website, We Draw the Lines, to view a list of applicants.
Citizens Redistricting Commission website: We Draw the Lines
Regulations drafted by the State Auditor
Letter to State Auditor Elaine Howle Sept. 21, 2009
Letter to State Auditor Elaine Howle Sept. 14, 2009
