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W <br />I <br />N HAYU -.uv s,F. x r.::',,.P A'-.s- _ <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 CVM only requires "ability to Influence." <br />The CVM requires that plaintiffs gel full reimbursement for legal <br />fees associated with any successful challenge. <br />r. x��"x. ,ie771777 <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 />00 REDISTRICTING <br />00 PARTNERS <br />Traditional Redistricting Principles <br />Should be followed by Local Agencies <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 20 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 <br />10A-20 <br />