On Nov. 4, California voters will decide whether the state should temporarily adopt a Democratic gerrymander of its congressional maps to combat similar efforts in red states, or choose to stand down. Below, a former redistricting commissioner says it is shortsighted for Californians to think only about California right now. The opposing view: Another former redistricting commissioner argues Proposition 50 is not the model of responsible government Californians deserve.
Guest Commentary written by
Trena Turner
Trena Turner served on the California Citizens Redistricting Commission in 2020. She is an ordained minister and the executive pastor of Victory In Praise Church in Stockton.
As a former California redistricting commissioner, I have witnessed firsthand the careful, deliberate and transparent process that drew our congressional lines to reflect the real people of our state. The work was not easy, but it was honorable — and it safeguarded the principle that every community deserves fair representation…