The Commission is taking testimony from local area residents before drawing its first round of draft maps which will be released in June. Final district maps must be certified by the Commission and presented to the Secretary of State by August 15, 2011.

The Commission will hold a public input meeting in Marysville, April 10, from 2:00 -5:00 pm. The Commission was created by California voters to draw state Congressional, Assembly, Senate and Board of Equalization Districts.

Public participation in drawing these districts is critical to ensuring that communities have the strongest voice possible to express their preferences. When voters with similar interests are drawn into a district together, their voices multiply giving them a greater opportunity to express their views, elect candidates of their choice and hold their leaders accountable.

Anyone wishing to provide testimony to the Commission can learn more about how to effectively present information by going towww.wedrawthelines.ca.gov . To assist you in providing your presentation, the commission has developed a “Toolkit” . 

There is additional information about redistricting and planning your testimony at Cavotes.org.