Councilwoman Nithya Raman said that while it’s important to select commissioners from different areas, no one person can capture the essence of one area like the San Fernando Valley for examp…
Independent redistricting commissioners could also consider a slew of factors such as, but not limited to, geography and communities of interest such as the city’s Neighborhood Councils. According to Wickham, it’s important the independent redistricting commission to define what a community of interest is as it will influence their decisions.
Alex Whitehead, an analyst with the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst, led the discussion on the “nitty gritty” details for organization of the commission, including the number of commissioners, qualifications, how long they would serve; a proposed timeline ahead of the redistricting process in 2031; and the duties of commissioners.
Committee members came to the conclusion that the number of commissioners would be 17, including alternates for potential vacancies. Committee members also agreed alternate members would participate in the process from the beginning. “The higher goal for me is to get people in there who can really consider the needs of different communities in Los Angeles with an even-handed approach and speak up for communities that don’t often get spoken up for,” Raman said.
The next three committee meetings will be held away from City Hall in an attempt to receive comment on governance reform from residents from throughout the city.
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