Information and possibility to have more diversity on a comission to designate and plan redistricting of election districts<div><br></div><div>This is possibility for you individually or have your group nominate representative on this redistricting comission.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Applications :--Apply at <a href="http://www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov</a> </div><div><br></div><div>More information at:--<a href="http://www.commoncause.org/redistricting.ca" target="_blank">www.commoncause.org/redistricting.ca</a></div>
<div><br></div><div>Please forward to other groups needing representation for greater diversity than at present .</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you</div><div><br></div><div>Peace for all Paul</div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">
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Subject: Fw: Help map California's future<br>To: Paul Engstrom <<a href="mailto:pmengstrom@macreviewzone.com" target="_blank">pmengstrom@macreviewzone.com</a>><br><br><br>
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One of the most important facets of elections is how the district lines are drawn. And thanks to a 2008 ballot measure, California's
district lines are now the responsibility of citizens like you and me — and now's your chance to help. We wanted to
share this message from our friends at Common Cause about how you can serve on the first Citizens Redistricting Committee.
Read below for more details.</p>
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LiAnna Davis, Campaign Manager
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Dear Friend,<br>
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We are calling on all Californians to participate in a once-in-a-decade opportunity to map California's future!<br>
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For decades, the state legislature designed the districts from which we elect our representatives to the legislature and
congress. The result? A series of gerrymanders that protected parties and incumbents while ignoring community interests.<br>
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In 2008, the people of California put a stop to this kind of disregard for the voters and their communities by passing Proposition
11 — the Voters First Act. Now the responsibility for drawing new district maps for the state Senate, Assembly and
Board of Equalization will go to 14 voters chosen to serve on California's first Citizens Redistricting Commission. <strong>With
a state as big and diverse as California, who draws the lines — and how those lines are drawn — will truly shape
the future of our state.</strong> The commission gives this power to real people — political candidates, lobbyists
and big political donors can't serve.<br>
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<strong>Do you bring an open mind, an appreciation for our state's diversity, and skills that would be helpful to serve on
a redistricting commission? </strong>You may be one of the right people to do this job — or you may know someone who
is.<br>
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It's easy to apply! Go to: <a href="http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5206&id=7467-1114536-tZuWMrx&t=2" target="_blank">www.WeDrawTheLines.ca.gov</a>.
The initial application should take less than 5 minutes. Applications will be accepted online until February 12, 2010. You'll
also find much more information at <a href="http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5207&id=7467-1114536-tZuWMrx&t=3" target="_blank">www.commoncause.org/redistrictingCA</a>.<br>
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Have questions? <strong>Attend a training workshop near you!</strong> Training dates are approaching quickly in Daly City,
Sacramento, San Diego, Modesto, Stanislaus, Los Angeles, San Gabriel, Oxnard, Orinda, San Francisco, Garden Grove, and San
Jose, and other dates are being added soon! Check out the updated calendar of workshops at <a href="http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5207&id=7467-1114536-tZuWMrx&t=4" target="_blank">www.commoncause.org/redistrictingCA</a>.<br>
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Now is your chance. Step forward and be a part of historic change in California!<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
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Kathay Feng<br>
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