From LWVC…

Status of Redistricting Bills

Governor Newsom signed the LWVC sponsored bill, AB 764 (Bryan), an important victory for fair local redistricting. The new law prohibits the consideration of incumbent protection as a factor in drawing the lines, ensures that the safeguards of the Fair Maps Act extend beyond cities and counties to educational and special districts, and makes the process more transparent and equitable overall.

The Governor, however, vetoed another sponsored bill, AB 1248, which would have required large local jurisdictions to establish independent redistricting commissions before the 2030 cycle. It is a missed opportunity to fight politically motivated incumbency protection and eradicate local gerrymandering. The League is in this for the long haul and will continue to advocate for independent redistricting commissions in local governments across California.

From LWVUS ...

Women Power Democracy

As the nation’s leading community-based, nonpartisan voting rights organization, the League uses grassroots power combined with national influence to effect meaningful change at every level of government. Two projects were discussed in November 1 Voter. Two more described under Women Power Democracy are:

• Tackling mis - and disinformation through the Democracy Truth Project helps voters reject false narratives.
• Increasing the number of voters through Expand the Franchise registers new voters and makes critical registration and voting information available through VOTE411.

From LWV Los Altos Mountain View…

Read our latest  Observer Report from Los Altos where the council discussed

• Stanford Community Plan Update
• Adjusting local special event fees
• Housing Element updates
• Dark Sky legislation