Should the California Constitution be amended to change the process of redistricting California's State Senate, State Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts, transferring the implementation of redistricting from the Legislature to a panel of three retired judges, selected by legislative leaders?
Amends state Constitution's process for redistricting
California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board
of Equalization districts. Requires three-member panel of
retired judges selected by legislative leaders.
One-time state redistricting costs totaling no more than
$1.5 million and county costs in the range of $1 million.
Potential reduction in future costs, but net impact would
depend on decisions by voters.
- A YES vote on this measure means:
- Boundaries for
political districts would be
drawn by retired judges
and approved by voters
at statewide elections. A
redistricting plan would be
developed for use following
the measure's approval and
then following each future
federal census.
- A NO vote on this measure means:
- Boundaries for
political districts would
continue to be drawn
by the Legislature and
approved by the Governor.
A redistricting plan would
be developed following
each future federal census.
- Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 77:
- PROPOSITION 77
MAKES POLITICIANS
ACCOUNTABLE TO THE
PEOPLE. Yes on Prop. 77
guarantees fair, competitive
elections by ensuring voters
have the final say on voting
districts--not politicians.
Prop. 77 reduces special
interest influence and holds
politicians accountable to
their constituents. Fair
Districts, Real Competition
--Yes on 77.
Full Text of Argument In Favor,
Rebuttal
- Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 77:
- Sponsors want you to believe
Prop. 77 makes government
better. Don't be fooled! Read
the fine print: Voters lose their
right to reject redistricting
before it becomes effective;
politicians pick judges to draw
districts for them; it costs
taxpayers millions; and
cemented into our Constitution.
Vote No on 77!
Full Text of Argument Against,
Rebuttal
- Contact FOR Proposition 77:
- Edward J. Costa
People's Advocate
3407 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 482-6175
emily@peoplesadvocate.org
- Contact AGAINST Proposition 77:
- Californians for Fair
Representation--No on 77
1127 11th Street, Suite 950
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-7724
http://www.noonproposition77.com
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Fail:
3,073,346 /
40.3% Yes votes ......
4,548,276 /
59.7% No votes