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San Joaquin supervisors reject resolution opposing California Proposition 50 after hours of public comment
Summary
After roughly an hour of public testimony, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted 2-3 to defeat a resolution proposed to oppose Proposition 50, a state constitutional amendment on middecade congressional redistricting. The item drew vocal testimony both for and against the measure and divided local civic groups.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 rejected a resolution that would have opposed California Proposition 50, a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to redraw congressional districts middecade. Supervisor Michael Dean moved to adopt the resolution; after public comment the motion failed on a 2-3 vote.
The debate centered on two competing claims: that supporting a statewide special election to let voters decide would risk county money and set a precedent, and that opposing the proposition would silence local voters on a national issue. "As the board of supervisors, we are elected to do 2 main things, guard the checkbook and keep the public safe," Supervisor Dean said, arguing fiscal risk and urging the board to oppose the measure. "This is irresponsible.…
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