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Residents urge Manteca council to oppose Prop 50; League of Women Voters urges voter study
Summary
Multiple residents asked the council to formally oppose Proposition 50, arguing it would split San Joaquin County into several congressional districts and cost taxpayers; the council did not pass a formal resolution but heard public comment.
Several residents used the Sept. 16 public-comment period to urge the Manteca City Council to take an official position opposing Proposition 50, a statewide ballot measure related to redistricting and the Citizens Redistricting Commission.
David Cushman asked the council for a "consensus tonight" to formally oppose Prop 50, saying the commission created in 2010 had helped preserve San Joaquin County’s representation and that passage of Prop 50 "would eliminate these hard fought gains" and split the county into multiple congressional districts. Cushman said the special election for Prop 50 costs California "more than $250,000,000" and several million in San Joaquin County, and he asked the council to oppose it regardless of party.
Later, resident Mary Kennefeck, speaking from her experience with the League of Women Voters, said the League’s official position is neutral and encouraged voters to educate themselves. She also said a recent San Joaquin County supervisors vote preserved the right for county voters to decide the measure.
Council did not take formal action on Prop 50 during the meeting. The council received the public comments; two residents explicitly asked for a council position and raised fiscal and representation concerns.
