2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Hires Marcy Kaplan as Director of Outreach

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Hires Marcy Kaplan as Director of Outreach

By EditorApr 29, 2021
Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) announced Marcy Kaplan as the new Director of Outreach. Ms. Kaplan served as the Commission’s Outreach Manager under Executive Director Alvaro Hernandez. The announcement was made during the Commission meeting today. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021CONTACT: FREDY CEJAFredy.Ceja@crc.ca.gov(916) 879-0699PRESS RELEASE2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Hires Marcy Kaplan as Director of OutreachSACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) announced Marcy Kaplan as the new Director of Outreach. Ms. Kaplan served as the Commission’s Outreach Manager under Executive Director Alvaro Hernandez. The announcement was made during the Commission meeting today. Ms.…
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Federal District Court Issues Dismissal of Census Bureau Lawsuit with Detailed Stipulations for Both Parties

By EditorApr 23, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau has reached an agreement with the various plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit seeking to ensure census data accuracy by asking the court to enforce extended timelines for processing 2020 census data. The lawsuit was originally filed to enjoin the bureau from ending its counting operations one month before its previously scheduled deadline of October 31, 2020. Further requests by plaintiffs sought to block the bureau from attempting to modify apportionment data to only include citizens and ensure that data accuracy did not suffer as the bureau sought to meet statutory deadlines for reporting data earlier in…
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California Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Redistricting Line Drawing Contract

California Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Redistricting Line Drawing Contract

By EditorMar 31, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Announces Redistricting Line Drawing Contract SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) announced the approval of HaystaqDNA and Q2 Data & Research, LLC as the contractors selected to assist in the professional and technical drawing of district lines. The Commission is tasked with mapping new districts based on the 2020 Census in conformity with strict, non-partisan rules put in place to ensure fair representation for all Californians. HaystaqDNA and Q2 Data & Research, LLC served as technical consultants to the Arizona and California independent redistricting commissions, respectively, in 2011. The line…
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VIDEO: 2021 Local Redistricting Workshop for California Cities & Counties

By EditorMar 29, 2021
This is a recording of a local redistricting workshop and hosted by California Common Cause on January 28, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTEOhq4nzfE&list=PLR3tkoUMOQA0jUtxZklPWUULtsZ97iwi4&index=2&t=3005s 2021 Local Redistricting Workshop for California Cities & Counties. (CA Common Cause) Redistricting basics (Kathay Feng from Common Cause)- Public Engagement and New Legal Requirements (Nicolas Heidorn from the California Senate Elections Committee, Jonathan Mehta Stein from California Common Cause, and Randi John from City of Temecula)- Mapping Software and Technology (Karin MacDonald from the California Statewide Database, moderated by Lori Shellenberger)- Voting Rights Act and Redistricting Criteria (Justin Levitt from Loyola Law School and Angelo Ancheta, former California Citizens…
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California Redistricting Commission Gets Confirmation it Can Use Early Census “Legacy Format” Data

California Redistricting Commission Gets Confirmation it Can Use Early Census “Legacy Format” Data

By EditorMar 29, 2021
In a letter to the state's independent redistricting commission, Karin Mac Donald, the director of the California Statewide Database program, (SWDB) confirmed that the SWDB has the technical capabilities to process the legacy format files that the U.S. Census Bureau plans to release ahead of the final redistricting data files scheduled to be released by Sept 30. According to the Census Bureau, the data contained in the legacy file and the final file will be identical. Earlier this month, the bureau indicated that despite the six-month delay in delivering redistricting data to the states, it would be possible to release…
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Pomona, CA Seeks Residents to Serve on its Independent Redistricting Commission

Pomona, CA Seeks Residents to Serve on its Independent Redistricting Commission

By EditorMar 23, 2021
Pomona, California is seeking 7 residents to serve as commissioners on an independent redistricting panel. Review the requirements here. Pomona City Council Seeks Pomona Residents Interested in Serving on the:Independent Redistricting CommissionPOMONA, CA (March 22, 2021) – If you have a strong interest in the community andyou have the ability to give generously of your time, why not apply to serve on theIndependent Redistricting Commission. Commissioners have an opportunity to makea difference in the community by providing recommendations to the City Council.Commissioners serve on a volunteer basis and are appointed by the City Council.Anyone who is a resident of Pomona…
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2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Expands Public Input Tool to Chinese and Tagalog

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Expands Public Input Tool to Chinese and Tagalog

By EditorMar 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE: March 11, 2021 SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) and the California Statewide Database announced the availability of the online Communities of Interest (COI) mapping tool in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Tagalog, in addition to English and Spanish. Every 10 years, after the federal government publishes updated census information, California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts. When the Commission creates new districts, it must follow certain guidelines, one of which is…
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2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Makes Historic Hire with First Latino Executive Director

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Makes Historic Hire with First Latino Executive Director

By EditorMar 04, 2021
Press Release: SACRAMENTO, CA (Feb. 25, 2021) —Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) confirmed Interim Executive Director Álvaro E. Hernández as its permanent Executive Director. Mr. Hernandez becomes the first Latino to serve in this post in a state where 40% of the population is Latino. The announcement was made upon reconvening from a closed session. “The Commission is thrilled to announce the hiring of Álvaro E. Hernández as its permanent Executive Director,” stated Chair Pedro Toledo. “Mr. Hernández’ promotion recognizes the Commission’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mr. Hernández created the comprehensive outreach plan immediately upon…
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California Redistricting Commission Launches Communities of Interest Tool

California Redistricting Commission Launches Communities of Interest Tool

By EditorMar 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE 2020 California Citizens Redistricting CommissionLaunches Communities of Interest Tool SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) and the California Statewide Database announced the launch of the Communities of Interest (COI) input tool, designed to make it easier for Californians to participate in the redistricting process. Every 10 years, after the federal government publishes updated census information, California must redraw the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts. When the Commission creates new districts, it must follow certain…
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