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District holds first public hearing on shift to by‑trustee‑area elections; demographer outlines timeline and criteria
Summary
At a Jan. 28 public hearing, demographer Justin Levitt explained the process and legal context for the Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District's planned move from at‑large to by‑trustee‑area elections, citing the California Voting Rights Act and a timeline that includes draft maps in March and final selection in April. Public comment focused on process transparency and representation.
The Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District on Jan. 28 opened its first of multiple public hearings about moving from at‑large to by‑trustee‑area elections, hearing a detailed presentation from demographer Justin Levitt and questions from community members.
Levitt, who said he was representing National Demographics, told the board and attendees the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) has prompted many jurisdictions to adopt district‑style elections because the state’s standard reduces the burden for plaintiffs to demonstrate racially polarized voting. He said the district’s total population per the 2020 census is 57,119, which divides into five trustee areas with a target population of roughly 11,424 residents per area and that maps must respect…
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