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Redistricting (CA Politics)

Judgement Day: The Governor leads the charge against protected incumbents

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Wednesday, 23 April 2008; Written by PT Editors

California Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger

"A brief moment in time," says Chellie Pingree, President of Common Cause, when asked to describe the political forces driving California's redistricting initiative. While Hollywood celebrities have championed many good causes, legislative redistricting has never been among them. Arnold Schwarzenegger is an unlikely leading man: But, he's the larger than life "Terminator," whose "ah'll be back" are the last words anyone who stands in his way wants to hear. Just ask Gray Davis.

Redistricting Reform: Q&A with CA Senator Jackie Speier

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Tuesday, 8 April 2008; Written by PT Editors

"More Effective Ways to Get the Leadership We Want"

Jackie Speier, State Senator from San Francisco/San Mateo, talks about redistricting reform.

Redistricting Reform: Q&A with CA Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Tuesday, 8 April 2008; Written by PT Editors

"Structure Dictates Behavior"

Kevin McCarthy, Assembly Republican Leader from Bakersfield, talks to PT about the forces driving the campaign for legislative redistricting.

Redistricting: The Last Word

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by Frank Holland

November 2, 2005

Redistricting via Proposition 77 is central to Governor Schwarzenegger's "Year of Reform." For the past 7 months, PT has discussed the issue with state legislators and public officials on both sides of the partisan aisle. With the special election less than a week away, PT's managing editor pulls together some final thoughts on the issue and what lies ahead—whether the governor wins or loses.

Q&A: CA Assemblyman Tim Leslie

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by PT Editors

Policy Today magazine cover showing neighbors talking

October 19, 2005

PT talks to Tim Leslie, California Assemblyman for Roseville, Auburn and Assembly District 4, about reapportionment, accountability and the cracks in California's policymaking machine.

Q&A: California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by PT Editors

November 2, 2005

PT talks to California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez about Proposition 77, California's legislative process and his own ideas on how to restore collegiality and responsiveness to the legislature.

Accountability Does Not Equal Confidence

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by Kennedy Smith

October 19, 2005

Reconnecting with constituents may take more than redistricting.

Redistricting has been touted as the device that will restore accountability to the California legislature and a way to close the gap between elected officials and the people who voted them into office. And although reapportionment may indeed remedy some of the issues that stain the state government, even its fiercest proponents agree that it's not a cure-all. According to some experts, accountability alone does not a happy constituency make.

Q&A: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by PT Editors

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger answers questions about Proposition 77, redistricting and the path to better government.

Q&A: CA State Senator Debra Bowen

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Thursday, 14 September 2006; Written by PT Editors

October 5, 2005

Debra Bowen, State Senator from Redondo Beach, talks to PT about term limits, incumbency and the prospects of redistricting.

Q&A: CA State Senator Roy Ashburn

Details: Category: Redistricting (CA Politics); Published: Friday, 15 September 2006; Written by PT Editors

PT talks to Roy Ashburn, California State Senator for Bakersfield and Senate District 18, about redistricting and alternative ways to achieve better government.