Past Public Comments

My name is Kaitlyn Gillaspy and I am a resident of La Habra. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Thank you.

Hi,

Attached please find my comments regarding the redistricting that is impacting Tustin and North Tustin.

Thank you,

Cathy

Dear Orange County Supervisors,

My name is Katheryn McLaughlin and I am a resident of Orange County's 5th District, represented by Supervisor Lisa Bartlett. I write to submit a comment voicing my ongoing support for the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

Orange County is a diverse region with many thriving and populous immigrant communities. Yet this has not always been reflected by the county's governance and concentrations of power. As a second-generation child of a Korean immigrant family, I've witnessed the ways that local resources are distributed and local housing and legal systems are rendered inaccessible and confusing to OC communities. There are many great things about the opportunities and quality of life available to residents of OC, but these beautiful points are further and further out of step with its outdated local governmental structure--a system that prioritizes partisan power and protection of the assets of the few over accessible and responsive governance to the needs of the many.

Communities of interest deserve local representation that advocates for their needs and values and promotes opportunities for them. I hope the immigrant communities of Orange County can look forward to a local government that serves and represents them far better than the OC of the past. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Sincerely,

Katheryn McLaughlin

My name is Michael Dessen and I am a resident of Irvine. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Mariangeles Soto and I am a resident of Orange County’s 45th Congressional District. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Carl Chapman and I am a resident of Costa Mesa, California. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

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My name is Christopher Hitchcock and I am a resident of Fullerton. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

COI Testimony

My name is Bruce Brainerd and I am a resident of Dana Point and a resident of Orange County for 23 years. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. The future is here and your responsibility is to serve those in your communities. Isn’t it time to do the right thing and stop the politics that hurt so many? Be the change you thought you’d be when you went into public service. Join us by adopting the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is ___ and I am a resident of __. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Tori Maricich and I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I am also a Nurse Practitioner who wants to see ALL of my patients ti have fair representation. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Sharon Kerton and I am a resident of Orange County, California. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Louis Jack and I am a resident of Laguna Niguel. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Thanks!

My name is Peter Chu and I am a 20-year resident of Yorba Linda. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Katie and I am a resident of Newport Beach. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Susan Kornreich and I am a resident of Trabuco Canyon/Coto de Caza. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Monica White, and I am a resident of Dana Point. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is ___ and I am a resident of __. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Thank you for including the public and soliciting feedback on the OC Supervisor redistricting process. As a unified school district superintendent that serves three communities (Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and the Rossmoor Community) I prefer the draft maps that keep our school district boundaries in one supervisor area. Of the 8 draft maps, I prefer map 7. It splits cities and communities the least of all 8 maps and keeps the percentage spread under 6%.

From a school district perspective, I do not like draft maps 1, 6 and 8 as these maps divide our school district community into two supervisor areas.

Thank you for allowing me to provide input into this process.

Dr. Andrew Pulver

Los Alamitos Unified School District Superintendent

Maps 1-4 and 7 are terrible for Irvine - cuts my city up into 2-3 supervisory districts without any justification except where the freeways run. As a 22 year resident of Irvine, this makes no sense whatsoever.

Maps 6 and 8 do not make any sense because of the lack of similarities between Huntington Beach and the proposed other cities.

Map 5 is the only one that reflects how communities in Orange County actually identify - by maximizing cities remain in tact, grouping cities with like other cities that share common interests and goals, and reflecting how residents actually interact. I beg you to consider this map the most seriously - let's stop gerrymandering politics from invading our county!!!

My name is Yvonne Lee and I live in Los Alamitos. I have been reviewing the redistricting maps and have concerns about the redistricting of Los Alamitos. I have looked at all the proposed maps and noticed that Los Alamitos’ redistricting plan would be separate from the rest of Orange County. I presume that means it would be included with the districts in Long Beach.

I am opposed to this planned redistricting as it puts us in a legislative district whose majority voting population resides in Los Angeles County. We are located in Orange County and share many common social, economic, civic, educational, law enforcement, emergency and government services. We benefit from similar legislative interests and common representation in government.

Currently we share a unified school district with Seal Beach. This redistricting would change our representation in the Legislature when it comes to school issues.

Los Alamitos resides in Orange County. Keeping us within the county border will help keep our communities in tact. I find it hard to understand why Los Alamitos would be removed from Orange County and put into Los Angeles County. I do not see a benefit to removing Los Alamitos from the Orange County districting.

Thank you for your time.

I live in Rossmoor, an area that is not part of a city but shares a school district and many other community interests with the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. I would not want to have our communities separated by new Supervisor district boundaries such as in Proposals 1, 6 or 8. I think that the coastline is one of the most important things that make OC great and that Proposals 2&4 put too much coastline into one District. Proposal 3’s boundary lines seem arbitrary especially those which separate District 2 from District 4 and the line that cuts Huntington Beach in half at the coast.

I would prefer Proposals 5 or 7. Proposal 5 divides the coast most evenly between 3 Districts and pairs Rossmoor with our neighbors and with nearby Cypress, Westminster, Garden Grove and Fountain Valley, leaving most of those cities intact within one District.

Proposal 7 divides the coast into North county or South County. It puts our area in with Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Buena Park but separate from Westminster, Garden Grove and Fountain Valley.

I know there are other considerations such as ethnicity and economic makeup of the new districts. That’s beyond my analysis. But based on our community’s and the neighboring communities’ common interests, I believe Proposal 5 is best.

Any proposal that separates Rossmoor, Seal Beach and Los Alamitos is ill conceived and should not be chosen as an option. The three communities share our beloved Los Alamitos School District, infrastructure, and commerce. In many ways, we move as one community.

Hello,

I am a resident of Rossmoor. As you know Rossmoor is a small unincorporated city in Orange County that is intimately tied to the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. Any map that divides this region instead of keeping all three cities as a whole would be a disservice to Rossmoor and the other two cities as well. Please keep us united. My preferred maps are 3, 4, 5 or 7.

Thank you.

I implore you to keep Rossmoor with Orange County. I have affiliations with Los Alamitos and Seal Beach and do not feel an alliance with Long Beach is beneficial. We purchased our home in Orange County and want to remain part of Orange County/Los Alamitos area. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important message.

My name is Kelli Bourne and I am a resident of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance (PRA) Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act.

The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party. This is not ok and it is time for change.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

I have lived in seal beach most of my life and recently purchased a home in Rossmoor. I do not want our home to be rezoned to la County, nor do I want my children's school to be rezoned.

My name is Carlos Rendon and I am a resident of Mission Viejo. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Lisa Del Sesto and I am a resident of Cypress. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Larry White and I am a resident of Dana Point. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is _Rebecca Sanchez__ and I am a resident of __Aliso Viejo. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Nicole Quibodeaux. I have been a resident of Orange County for 30 years and currently reside in Lake Forest.

I am writing to you today to let you know I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map.

This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is ___ and I am a resident of __. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Keith Dunnell and I am a resident of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Diane Bucka and I am a resident of Irvine, CA. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Traci Cole and I am a resident of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Kamran Khan. I am a resident of and business owner in Lake Forest. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Roxana Kraus and I am a resident of Huntington Beach. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Vaidehi Bhardwaj and I am a resident of Trabuco Canyon. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Patricia Kruger and I am a resident of Seal Beach. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Morgan Kay’s and I am a resident of Anaheim. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Courtney and I am a resident of Irvine. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map.

The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Nettie and I am a resident of Cypress. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Jamie and I am a resident of Irvine. I support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance Supervisorial map. This map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The current map configuration has disenfranchised communities of color by prioritizing the interests of one political party.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines, considering the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current configuration.

The board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration. I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Thank you!

My name is Michael Yu and I am a resident of Irvine.

I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map.

The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Heather McNeil and I am a Mission Viejo resident. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Hello,

My name is Christina and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Kristi Crea and I am a resident of Irvine. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Lindsey and I am a resident of Costa Mesa . I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

My name is Libbie Booker and I am a resident of Tustin, CA. I’m writing to support the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map. As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act. The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map. The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People’s Redistricting Alliance map.

Thank you.

My name is Lama Lane and I am a resident of Santa Ana, CA. I'm writing to support the OC People's Redistricting Alliance map.

As the current map configuration stands, communities of color are disenfranchised because of the prioritization of the interests of one political party. Whereas the OC PRA map prioritizes communities that have been historically marginalized, corrects the problems with the current map configuration, and complies with the legal requirements of the Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act.

The OC PRA map has made communities of interest its top priority when drawing lines. Including consideration of the important testimonies of residents from communities that have been harmed by the current map.

The Board needs to correct the significant legal problems with the current map configuration, so I urge you to adopt the OC People's Redistricting Alliance map

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COI Testimony

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COI Testimony: My name is Susan Cheng and I am speaking on behalf of AHRI for Justice. Our organization serves low-income individuals and families, undocumented workers, young people, and survivors of domestic violence through our many programs such as civic engagement, youth organizing, and direct legal services. In addition we are a member of the People’s Redistricting Alliance, a coalition of 16 community-based organizations established to promote a greater community voice in statewide and local redistricting processes here in Orange County.

The communities of interest we serve in the city of Fullerton and Buena Park primarily consist of Asian American, Latinx, Pacific Islander, undocumented & immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ folks, and low-income communities of color. Many of these communities face similar issues due to the lack of resources provided, such as lack of affordable housing due to gentrification. And even lack of resources and support when cities were shut down due to Stay At Home orders back in March last year. Yet, these communities are the backbone of the cities’ abundant small businesses and cultural landscape. We are also seeing more and more young folks from the large student populations of Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College being actively involved in Fullerton’s civic life. These young and working-class residents living in Fullerton and surrounding cities like Buena Park, want nothing more than to have their fair share of resources so their communities can thrive. Many of the students we work with want to see Ethnic Studies implemented in K-12 schools. They want community gardens, affordable housing, and accessible mental health resources. Again and again, the needs of our underserved communities such as Asian American, Latinx, Pacific Islander, immigrant, and low income communities of color are not addressed. Even when immigrant communities do want to get involved, there are obstacles such as language barriers, accessibility, time restraints, and even more that further distance folks from being able to use their voice. Instead the focus tends to be on tourism and businesses such as the vacation spots down Beach Blvd, like Knotts Berry Farm, and the Downtown Fullerton business district rather than prioritizing marginalized folks who are the pillar of the community.

Now more than ever, it is time for this to change. It is crucial that our communities in Fullerton and Buena Park are kept together because they share similar struggles and experiences. By staying together, we have a stronger voice to ensure that policymakers will address our needs.

Public Comment on the Supervisorial Redistricting Process for the August Public Workshops

UDA Testimony

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Public Comment on the Supervisorial Redistricting Process for the August 11, 2021 Public Workshop

• OCCCO – PRA COI Testimony

Public Comment on the Supervisorial Redistricting Process for the August 4, 2021 Public Workshop

• 8421 - Latino Health Access Testimonies

I'm concerned with the possibility of gerrymandering and would like to know what the County is doing to make sure this doesn't take place. I would like to know what redistricting does for voting rights and what local voting will look like after the redistricting has concluded. I want to ensure that redistricting and its ties to voting are being looked upon.

In order to help residents as opposed to politicians an independent commission needs to do the work of redrawing election boundaries for offices not the board of supervisors. The board needs to stay completely divorced from this process in order to avoid accusations of seeking personal gain over the interest of residents.

My wife and I, who live in Newport Beach, would like to be reassured that you will do this.

The people should have a choice in who represents their district. This could be done through pooling, voting, and census.

When it comes to districting the people of the community should have a say in who will be representing them on the board. Districting should not be marginalized to benefit the elected power.

There should be a vote by the community on who represents them.

Communities are bounded by experience, background, cultures, - shared collectively by these communities. As the county considers redistricting, I urge to keep this in mind and not divide communities- but instead consider their voices and power within their communities to remain.

Public Comment on the Supervisorial Redistricting Process for the June 22, 2021 Meeting

• 2021-06-22 - PRA OC BOS Redistricting Public Comment Letter

Walked on by stop group of people gathering. Did the pledge of the United States of America. Had to leave went to church met a few people. Did not know what was going one. Stayed for a little while. Something to speak in your office chamber. I did not speak. The board of Supervisors did not let June 22, 2021 the public in?

Public Comment on the Supervisorial Redistricting Process for the April 27, 2021 Meeting

• 2021-04-26 - PRA OC BOS Redistricting Introduction Letter
• 2021-04-26 - PRA OC BOS Redistricting Requirements Letter Exhibit A
• 2021-04-26 - PRA OC BOS Redistricting Requirements Letter