The Tulare County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in opposition to Proposition 50, voting 4-0 with Supervisor Valero absent. The board’s debate focused on preserving local control and the role of California’s independent redistricting process.

County staff described the ballot measure and its origin. The staff presentation said Proposition 50, placed on the November ballot via Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 (ACA 8), would authorize temporary legislatively drawn congressional maps to be used through 2030 in response to mid‑decade redistricting moves in other states, and would require the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to resume maps after the 2030 census. The presentation summarized arguments for and against the proposition and identified the governor as a listed proponent and a coalition, "Protect Voters First," as a listed opponent.

Public commenters expressed split views. Jim Reeves urged either no action or a yes vote on Prop. 50, arguing California should respond to out‑of‑state changes. "This attempt by the Republicans in congress... to change the rules in the middle of the game, I don't like that at all," Reeves said, adding that letting voters decide was appropriate. Another commenter, Corey Wells, said Texas redistricting followed court directions and warned lawsuits were likely if California’s maps were changed; he also argued the maps proposed were highly partisan.

Board members framed the issue as one of process and local control. Supervisor Shucklin said she opposed the measure because she worried state takeover of an already voter-approved independent process could set a precedent for further intrusions. "At the basis... I don't agree with it," she said, citing concerns about partisan activity and nonlocal decisionmaking. Supervisor Mercari said she does not view the item as partisan and raised concerns about statewide costs and policy consequences. Supervisor Larry Townsend said voters had already approved independent redistricting (Proposition 11 and subsequent actions) and argued the power should remain with the people. Chair Vanderpool said he appreciated the county’s current congressional representation and said he would vote no because the governor’s motives appeared politically driven and he preferred existing processes.

Supervisor Townsend moved to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 50; the motion was seconded by Supervisor Mercari. Roll call recorded votes in favor by Supervisor McCarrie, Chair Vanderpool, Supervisor Shucklin and Supervisor Townsend; Supervisor Valero was absent. The board’s opposition will be a public statement of position and does not direct county advertising or paid advocacy.