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Sit REDISTRICTING <br />04) PARTNERS <br />What is the CVRA? <br />The California Voting Rights Act takes the principles of the <br />Federal Voting Rights Act and expands it regarding <br />districted elections in two key ways: <br />While Federal law uses "majority minority" districts as a standard <br />for vulnerability, the CVRA only requires 'ability to Influence." <br />The NRA requires that plaintiffs get full reimbursement for legal <br />fees associated with any successful challenge. <br />00 REDISTRIC <br />PARTNERSTItl6 <br />What is Redistricting <br />Redistricting is the process of changing election district <br />boundaries for a jurisdiction that currently has district <br />lines. <br />In the case of Santa Ana, the redistricting process is being <br />coupled with a conversion to single -member districts <br />(often referred to as By -Ward Election) in compliance with <br />the California Voting Rights Act <br />00 REDISTRICTING <br />04) PARTNERS <br />Traditional Redistricting Principles <br />Should be followed by City of Santa Ana <br />There are a number of criteria that have been used <br />nationally and upheld by courts. <br />• Relatively equal size - people, not citizens <br />• Contiguous— districts should not hop/jump <br />• Maintain "communities of interest" <br />• Follow city/county/local government lines <br />• Keep districts compact—appearance/function <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 41 MAY 1, 2018 <br />1 OB -41 <br />