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Long Beach council unanimously backs state Proposition 50 to counter alleged election 'rigging'
Summary
The City Council voted to support California Proposition 50, a statewide measure aimed at countering redistricting changes elsewhere; council members framed the measure as defending fair representation and local sovereignty.
Long Beach — The City Council on Tuesday voted to take an official position in support of California Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, with several members describing the measure as a defense of fair representation and local services.
Mayor Rick Richardson introduced the item as a response to recent political maneuvers in other states that he said threaten balanced representation and federal support for local services. He and a majority of council members argued that Proposition…
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