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Escondido council approves resolution opposing Prop. 50; vote 4-1 after public comment
Summary
After a public comment period with speakers on both sides, the Escondido City Council voted 4-1 to approve a resolution opposing Proposition 50, a statewide measure affecting congressional redistricting, citing potential loss of federal grant funding for local projects.
The Escondido City Council on Sept. 17 approved a resolution opposing Proposition 50 — a state ballot measure that would temporarily change how California federal congressional maps are drawn — after public comment and council debate. The motion passed 4-1; Deputy Mayor Martinez cast the lone dissenting vote.
Mayor Dane White said the resolution reflected concerns that proposed map changes could reduce Escondido’s access to congressional representation and federal…
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