Greater Outreach, Transparency Mark Redistricting Commission Hearing Requests
January 20th, 2012
The 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission met Wednesday in Culver City to hear public input about possible amendments to the California Government Code.
Culver City Patch
by Kelly Hartog
On Jan. 18, the 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission held a public input meeting at Culver City Council Chambers to hear possible amendments to the California Government Code sections 8251-8253.6.
A group presentation was submitted by California Common Cause; the Asian Pacific American Legal Center; California Forward; Claiming Our Democracy; The Greenlining Institute California; the California Citizens Redistricting Commission; the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and the League of Women Voters of California.
The main focus of the group’s suggested changes centered on budget and timing issues, including ensuring the public has adequate time to comment on the process and that transparency remain key.
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