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New Redistricting Maps FAQ Voice & Viewpoint Newswire
Where can I see the final maps? Final maps in PDF, equivalency and shape files can be found on the CRC website, under the ‘Final Maps’ tab:https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/final_maps. Use the map viewer at the bottom of the same page to view your district and zoom in and out of your community. Start by entering an address or zip code in the search box.
Where can I see current maps?
When do new maps go into effect? Article 21, section 2(i) of the state Constitution states that the final maps are deemed to have been “enacted” on the date of their certification to the Secretary of State (12/27/2021). The “enactment” date triggers the 90-day period for a referendum petition to be filed. In the absence of a sufficient and timely referendum petition being filed, the maps would otherwise become “effective” 90 days afterenactment/certification
(3/27/22). But the maps and the new district boundaries don’t actually become“operative” until the 2022 primary and general elections; the new boundaries are used for those elections and the new districts don’t actually “exist” until after the 2022 general election is completed.
officials and offices; in other words, until the2022 general election/inauguration, constituents are still represented by the representative of their old/existing district, and not by the existing representative of the new district in which they might find themselves following the 2022 election.
district as it existed when that candidate was last elected,even if this special election may take place after March 27, 2022.
Do I have a new representative?
What if a representative resigns?
Voice & Viewpoint Newswire
The current boundaries still apply for purposes of determining who are the constituents of the various elected
A special election to fill a vacancy in an existing district uses the “old” boundaries and takes place in the
The current maps (approved in 2011) can be viewed using the map viewer under the “Data” tab on the CRC website. Once you enter an address or zip code, simply select “current day” maps in the drop down menu for the preferred map type (Congress, Senate, Assembly,Board of Equalization). https://www. wedrawthelinesca.org/map_ viewer
Where can I find the final maps report? The final report and all
attachments can be found on theCRC website under the “Final Maps Report” tab. https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/final_maps_ report
What are deferred/accelerated voters? The staggered terms for the State Senate means there will be an overlap between new and old districts for even numbered Senate districts. Read more about the subject here: https://lwvc. org/defer re d-and-accelerated-voters-redistricting-and-state-senate
Why was my district drawn this way? When drawing maps, Commissioners adhered to strict weighted criteria as outlined in the California Constitution. Read more about the criteria here: https://www. wedrawthelinesca.org/ f a q # w h at _ c r i t e r i a _ a r e _ used_when_drawing_maps For more information about the CRC, please visit: https:// www.WeDrawTheLinesCA. org/
Mayor Gloria Purchases First Girl Scout Cookies of 2022 Season
Local Brownie Girl Scout Madison and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria via Zoom
Local Brownie Girl Scout Madison connected with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria via Zoom this weekend to kick off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season in San Diego with her dynamic cookie marketing pitch. Mayor Gloria, Girl Scouts San Diego Chief Mission Delivery Officer Michelle Mullen, and Brownie Girl Scout Madison from local Troop 4875 met virtually to talk about all things Girl Scout Cookie Season 2022 and why the Girl Scout cookie program is important to building confidence and leadership skills that will help local girls build a
better future for themselves, San Diego and the world. Af ter chatt ing ab out their favorite flavors, the ne w brow n i e - i nspi re d Adventurefuls cookie debuting this year, and Madison’s goal to sell 1,500 cookie packages to donate money to an animal shelter as well as support troop activities like horseback riding and online safety training, Mayor Gloria supported the local Girl Scout’s adventures in entrepreneurship and development of essential business skills by purchasing the first packages of Girl Scout cookies in San Diego this year — one of each flavor.
Photo: Courtesy of San Diego Museum Council
The 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season is officially under way in San Diego. To purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season: If you know a Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she will be marketing cookies in safe and socially distanced ways in person and online. If you don’t know a Girl Scout, you can download the Cookie Finder app or go to sdgirlscouts.org/cookies to learn where you can find cookies near you. Cookies can be shipped or delivered by local Girl Scouts, and safely socially distanced outdoor cookie booths will return to locations around the county on February 11.
County Library Offers Half-Price Museum Passes for February
By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Explore the fun of more than 45 San Diego museums and all the arts, history and culture they contain for half the price in February. And, “check it out,” passes to get the museum discount are available at all public libraries in San Diego County, including 33 County library branches. As part of San Diego Museum Month, participating museums will give anyone with a pass 50% off the regular cost of admission. If you appreciate old maritime vessels, sea life, art, even comic art, music, history, gardens, cars, trains or archeology, there is a
museum or attraction for you. See the complete list of museums that are participating: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/ museum-month/. The discount pass is good for up to four people and
the same pass can be used to visit each of the participating museums at least once. The passes will be available on February 1 and are valid the whole month of February. Some museums may have fees for special exhibits or programs.
