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490 RERISTRICRNG <br />4f li 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 CVRA requires that plaintiffs get full reimbursement for legal <br />fees associated with any successful challenge. <br />REDISTRICTING <br />4,10 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 />IDe REDIStRICTIN6 <br />00 PARTNERS <br />Traditional Redistricting Principles <br />Should be followed by Local Agencie, <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 />