San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The City of San Diego's Redistricting Commission will vote on the final redistrict map on Aug. 25.

Task force spokeswoman Linda Perine said the redistricting draft map, which will be released on Thursday, July 21, looks good to preserve an
LGBT-friendly district.

The Commission has heard from these community leaders, now it is time they hear from YOU!

In what would be a nationwide first, California may draw its new political districts with an eye toward protecting the voting power of "gayborhoods."

If the commission adopts the suggestions contained in the Community In Unity Map, it will create a Latino/Immigrant Coalition District, strengthen the LGBT District 3 and reflect the enormous changes in the demographics of San Diego that have occurred over the last decade. This is a good thing!

When communities have their empowerment at stake, instead of showing up late to a game and coaching from the sidelines, perhaps Mr. Rodriguez-Kennedy should engage himself on these issues in a more timely and appropriate manner.

Two meetings of the City of San Diego Redistricting Commission will be held today at the San Diego Concourse.

In my opinion, some of Nicole's remarks over the years have not been constructive. I truly believe there could be more tactful, appropriate ways to call out someone with whom there is a disagreement with that would not incite anger and resentment.

The local GOP says Carlos Marquez should resign from the City of San Diego Redistricting Commission due to questions about his residence. Supporters of Marquez encourage the community to attend today's commission meeting to speak on his behalf.