"RELATED: California redistricting fight would merge counties worlds apart In a harshly-worded letter, dated Oct. 9, the D.A.s blast the proposition, saying it undermines democracy by prioritizing politicians' power instead of preserving voter-approved reforms that improve community representation. Abrams, along with Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley, represent the only Bay Area counties to sign the letter. They were joined locally by Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig."
"A special election on Prop. 50 is less than a month away, and the group of district attorneys make their stance clear that voters should oppose it. As elected district attorneys, we are committed to upholding public trust through transparency, fairness, and the rule of law, the letter reads. We strongly oppose Proposition 50, which seeks to dismantle the voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission and reinstate partisan gerrymandering a flawed process rejected by Californians through Proposition 11 (2008) and Proposition 20 (2010)."
Thirty California district attorneys oppose Proposition 50, arguing it undermines democracy by prioritizing political power over voter-approved reforms that improve community representation. The measure would temporarily change how congressional districts are drawn and would dismantle the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, reinstating partisan gerrymandering contrary to reforms enacted by Propositions 11 (2008) and 20 (2010). Supporters framed the measure as a response to Texas redistricting that added five Republican seats and as part of broader efforts tied to former President Trump to secure Republican control of Congress. Bay Area signers include Krishna Abrams, Allison Haley, and Jeff Reisig; a special election is imminent.
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