The Gilroy City Council is extending its districting process to ensure resident input and thorough deliberation before implementing significant electoral changes. Mayor Greg Bozzo emphasized the need for a two-week period to engage with constituents and understand community concerns. Responding to a potential lawsuit under the California Voting Rights Act, the council aims to establish district-based elections by the May 27 deadline. Discussions focus on how proposed districts affect the diverse East Side, which has varied community needs, highlighted by differing opinions among council members.
The key advantage is having two weeks to really understand and talk to the public before making a decision on the maps.
No city has won a lawsuit against districting under the state election law, and some, including Santa Clara, have had to pay out millions in legal fees.
Many proposed maps created a single district to the East of Monterey Highway in an attempt to unite the region into a single voting block.
I don't agree with the East Side being all one section. It's like oh, you live on the other side of the tracks,
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