Hello ,
This is your notice that we will consider endorsement of CA Prop 50 at our meeting on September 15.
• What it is
California Proposition 50 is officially titled the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. It’s a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 4, 2025 special election ballot.
• Purpose & Mechanism
If voters approve it, the existing congressional district map, created by the Citizens Redistricting Commission, is temporarily replaced with a new map proposed by legislation (Assembly Bill 604). This map would be in effect for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 U.S. House elections. After that, the independent commission would resume its role in redrawing maps.
• Background & Legislative Path
Prompted by a partisan gerrymandering move in Texas (where five new Republican-leaning seats were added mid-decade), Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers fast-tracked this proposal as a countermove, essentially “fighting fire with fire.” It passed the state Assembly (57–20) and Senate (30–8) on August 21, 2025. Now, Proposition 50 is on the November 2025 ballot and Voters must approve it by a majority vote before it takes effect.
Please note that you must be current with your DWC membership and have attended two meetings, as a member, in the last twelve months in order to vote.
Also at our September meeting, we will hear from TRUST San Diego about the issue of mass surveillance in the city, specifically focusing on automated license plate readers and data misuse.
The meeting starts at 6:30pm with check in beginning at 6:00pm. Elijah’s Restaurant is located at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
If you can’t make it in person, join virtually here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdOihqz0vGtOTpRtm29AUFVGLin2leJJ3
Happening Labor Day!
Labor Day, Waterfront Park: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/833186/
Labor Day, other locations: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/
Thank you,
Cathie Hyatt
DWC President