Government
Sep. 26, 2014
Legislation would increase judges' power in voting system cases
Recent lawsuits across California have forced some municipalities with "at large" voting systems to instead create voting districts to shore up minorities' voting power. But legislation would add teeth to the process.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Recent lawsuits across California have forced some municipalities with "at large" voting systems to instead create voting districts to shore up minorities' voting power. But legislation before Gov. Jerry Brown would allow judges to redesign existing districts to amplify minority influence in elections.
The legislation, SB 1365 by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Pacoima, would allow votin...
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