California Common Cause is leading the way in ending redistricting abuse at the state and local level. In 2008, we ended partisan gerrymandering of state and congressional lines with the establishment of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, a citizens commission that ensures voters’ — not politicians’ — interests come first. We have successfully enacted similar reforms for fair, impartial, and representative redistricting at the local level — because democracy matters at all levels of government.
With the redistricting cycle underway in California, we are developing resources to educate community groups, local jurisdictions, and members of the public about the process, including overviews of requirements & best practices and materials to help engage communities in their local redistricting process. This page will be updated over the course of 2021 with materials from Common Cause and our partners to support you and your engagement in the redistricting process.
Areas with Independent Redistricting Commissions
In 2016, Common Cause sponsored Senate Bill 1108 which, for the first time, authorized all California cities and counties to create independent citizens commissions to redraw district lines, instead of leaving this power to electorally self-interested incumbents. Common Cause has also supported the creation of independent commissions in cities across the state, including San Diego, Oakland, and Sacramento. These commissions are national models for local reform.
In 2020 and 2021, cities and counties with local commissions will be recruiting residents to serve on their commissions to help lead the line-drawing process.
If you or your organization would like to play a role in supporting and implementing independent redistricting commissions, please contact the California Common Cause team at RedistrictingCA@commoncause.org
County Independent Redistricting Commissions
City Independent Redistricting Commissions
City Advisory Redistricting Commissions
City Hybrid Redistricting Commissions
Our Local Redistricting Campaigns
In 2016, Common Cause sponsored Senate Bill 1108 which, for the first time, authorized all California cities and counties to create independent citizens commissions to redraw district lines, instead of leaving this power to electorally self-interested incumbents. Common Cause has also supported the creation of independent commissions in cities across the state, including San Diego, Oakland, and Sacramento. These commissions are national models for local reform.
We’re running campaigns to bring independent redistricting to the following cities and counties: