Today, the LGBTQ Victory Fund, launched a first-of-its-kind national effort to ensure LGBTQ communities are considered and respected throughout the U.S. redistricting process.
The City of San Diego has opened up applications for seats on the Redistricting Committee, a body that comes together every ten years and plays a crucial role in drawing the city council boundary lines. Applications opened May 1 and can be submitted through June 30.
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.
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!
by Ryan Trabuco - Vice-President, Clairemont Town Council
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.
