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The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is the redistricting commission for the State of California responsible for determining the boundaries of districts for the State Senate, State Assembly, and Board of Equalization. The commission was created in 2010 and consists of 14 members: five Democrats, five Republicans, and four from neither major party. The commission was created following the passage in November 2008 of California Proposition 11, the Voters First Act.[1] The commissioners were selected in November and December 2010 and were required to complete the new maps by August 15, 2011.[2]
Following the 2010 passage of California Proposition 20, the Voters First Act for Congress, the commission was also assigned the responsibility of redrawing the state's U.S. congressional district boundaries following the congressional apportionment arising from the 2010 United States census.
The commission has been criticized by some politicians because "many safe seats in the Legislature could suddenly become competitive."[3]
- ^ Wildermuth, John (November 27, 2008). "Redistricting victory a big win for governor". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Citizens Redistricting Commission. "FAQ". Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Halper, Evan; Simon, Richard (June 11, 2011). "District maps draw a new political landscape". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 30, 2018.