MGO Meeting, Tuesday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. A Discussion on State & Local Redistricting
| Hello MGO Members and Friends: As you know, voting district lines are currently being redrawn to follow the population changes reflected in the 2020 Census . The results of the redistricting can change the distribution of political power for the next ten years. MGO VP Alfred Twu will lead a review and discussion of the process and criteria for redistricting, the proposed maps and how you can provide input. The links below will get you to the drafts maps of major government units being redrawn in our area. We will focus on the drafts of the City of Oakland, State Assembly and State Senate maps. Statewide Preliminary visualizations released in October. Draft maps will be released by Nov. 15th, followed by additional meetings. Final maps will be approved by late December. https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/ Alameda County Board is currently holding meetings, final map will be approved in early December. https://redistricting2021.acgov.org/ City of Oakland Workshops and meetings are happening now. Final map will be approved by Dec. 31st. https://www.oaklandca.gov/boards-commissions/redistricting-commission AC Transit Redistricting workshops are planned in January and public hearings will be held in March 2022. https://www.actransit.org/ward-redistricting BART In October 2021, the BART Board approved a consultant contract to assist in the redistricting process, which has to be completed by April 2022. This event will be from 7:30 pm to 9pm. Register/join the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuGoqz0rEtKhQB7_pp5LMA8Df8P2FL-d To join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 894 5805 6186 Passcode: 599581 |
Metropolitan Greater Oakland Democratic Club 