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June 29, 2011 - 9:49am

Redistricting Commission Releases First Draft Maps

The Citizens Redistricting Commission has published its first draft maps and is now soliciting comments on them. The League praised the work of the commissioners and the public. “Californians have engaged enthusiastically in the process of redrawing the lines,” said LWVC President Janis R. Hirohama. Read our full statement.

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November 8, 2011 - 10:40am

Find Your District With REDRAWCA.ORG

A great mapping tool now presents the Citizens Redistricting Commission's draft maps in a very handy way. 

ReDrawCA.org is a free website that offers all Californians the ability to research their neighborhoods and communities and draw and share maps of communities or districts. Usable by both individuals and groups, it’s an excellent tool for the average citizen to give good testimony to the Commission. Look for "CRC DRAFT 1" maps to examine the commission's current proposals.

Remember, testimony does not have to be given in person. Testimony can be mailed, emailed or faxed. Check out the commission website for details on giving testimony at wedrawthelines.ca.gov.

Written testimony will be accepted by the commission until Tuesday, June 28.

ReDrawCA.org was developed by Healthy City, an initiative of Advancement Project, a public policy change organization rooted in the civil rights movement.

The public can submit written testimony by e-mail to votersfirstact@crc.ca.gov,
by fax to 916-651-5711, or by mail to:

Citizens
Redistricting Commission

901 P Street,
Suite 154A

Sacramento, CA 95814

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February 9, 2011 - 5:47pm

Read Observer Corps Reports

Read Observer Corps and Media Watch reports of the Citizens Redistricting Commission:

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