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Redistricting

For too long, California state lawmakers have chosen their voters, rather than voters choosing their legislators.  This inherent conflict of interest has contributed to the partisan gridlock that has crippled Sacramento and prevented lawmakers from effectively addressing the most pressing issues facing business. The L.A. Area Chamber supports an open and transparent redistricting process that takes the power to redraw district lines out of the hands of lawmakers and places it in the hands of voters.

GOALS

•    Implement comprehensive redistricting reform in California
•    Increase accountability among lawmakers in addressing the issues critical to business
•    Create more competitive state legislative elections

RESULTS

•   L.A. Area Chamber-authored Proposition 11 – Voters FIRST Act – was passed in the November 11, 2008
    General Election, ushering in historic redistricting reform in California

 
 RELATED CONTENT

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Prop 11. – Voters FIRST Act - Initiative Text
02/26/09 Prop. 11 Tentative Implementation Calendar
02/05/09 California Bureau of State Audits will host public meetings to solicit comments on the formation of the Independent Citizen’s Commission
12/09/08 L.A. Area Chamber Helps Usher in Historic Redistricting Reform in California
10/21/08 L.A. Area Chamber Statement on Los Angeles City Council Resolution to Oppose Proposition 11
10/15/08 L.A. Area Chamber joins Gov. Schwarzenegger, Mayor Bloomberg to Urge Californians to Change Sacramento by Supporting Prop. 11
10/06/08 L.A. Area Chamber Helps Launch Yes on Prop 11 Radio Ad Campaign
06/17/08 California Voters FIRST Redistricting Reform Initiative Qualifies for November 2008 Ballot