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Waterford holds third public hearing on draft district maps as residents press for better language access
Summary
At a third public hearing on proposed voting‑district maps, consultant Dr. Levitt presented three draft maps that create a majority‑Latino citizen voting‑age district; residents and advocates urged the city to provide translated materials and live interpretation to ensure meaningful participation.
The Waterford City Council on March 2026 held a third public hearing on proposed district maps under the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) safe‑harbor methodology, during which consultant Dr. Levitt reviewed three draft maps and residents urged improved language access.
Dr. Levitt, the retained consultant, summarized the maps' compliance with federal requirements and said each draft meets contiguity and population‑balance rules, with District 2 a majority‑Latino citizen voting‑age population (CVAP) at roughly 54 percent. He described four scenarios for growth and transportation and said the interactive web map and demographic tools are available for residents to compare options. He reminded the council that any additional public maps…
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