To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Haschak
Meeting Date: September 23, 2025
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Supervisor Haschak |
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707-463-4221 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 to Temporarily Authorize Changes to Congressional District Maps and Affirm Principles of Fair and Democratic Elections Nationwide
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution in support of Proposition 50 to temporarily authorize changes to Congressional District Maps and affirm principles of fair and democratic elections nationwide; authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors has previously approved resolutions for California state propositions.
Summary of Request:
Fair and equitable representation is fundamental to democracy. California has been a national leader with its Citizens Redistricting Commission which draws district lines according to nonpartisan standards through a transparent public process. Recently, however, various states, including Texas, have adopted new congressional redistricting plans prior to the standard ten-year timeline and process. These unprecedented plans have raised concerns about gerrymandering and partisan bias. Proposition 50, which will be on the statewide special election ballot in November 2025, is an effort to respond to these actions. This measure is a temporary solution to this issue. Proposition 50 ensures that California will revert to the Independent Commission after the 2030 Census. This special election allows the people of California to choose to protect democratic representation in the U.S. Congress. It is requested that the Board of Supervisors support Proposition 50 as necessary in response to the actions in other states which attempt to undermine fair and equitable representation and nonpartisan congressional redistricting processes.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Give alternative direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: N/A |
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current f/y cost: N/A350,000 (Election); $150,000 (Redistricting) |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/ANo |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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