California's New Redistricting Commission
Excerpts from a letter by Ron Nehring

Our state legislative, Congressional and other district lines are about to change following the 2010 census. How the lines are drawn determines politics in California for the next decade.

For the first time in our state's history, a citizens' commission will draw the new State Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization district boundaries. It's incredibly important for this to be drawn in a fair manner. Partisan "gerrymandering" can render districts "locked in" and uncompetitive for a decade, compromising the democratic process.

Passed in 2008, Proposition 11 created a 14-member citizens' commission with equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats, with a smaller number of other political party and independent members. 

Applications are now being accepted for citizens to serve on the Commission. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. this Tues., Feb. 16. To begin the application process, go to https://application.wedrawthelines.ca.gov