2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission

Final Initial Application Numbers Announced for 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 23, 2019

The California State Auditor announced that nearly 21,000 Californians applied to serve on the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission, of which more than 17,600 are tentatively eligible. The initial application period for the 14 seats closed on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

National News

Commissioner Parvenu Passes the Baton to a New Wave of Leaders

Kimberlee Buck, Contributing WriterAugust 8, 2019

For the past nine years, the Citizens Redistricting Commission has overseen the drawing of electoral boundaries for the State Senate, Assembly, and State Board of Equalization. The commission was created after the passing of the 2008 Voters FIRST Act that was approved by voters who wanted to create a fair California.