"Redrawing California's Political Boundaries: Will the Valley be Represented?"
Every 10 years, after the federal census, every state—including California—must redraw the boundaries of its legislative districts to reflect the new population data. Previously, these boundaries were drawn by lawmakers. In November 2008, however, California voters passed Proposition 11 (the Voters FIRST Act) and transferred that responsibility to a new 14 member Citizens Redistricting Commission. The application process to become a member of the Citizens Redistricting Commission ends on February 12th. We'll talk to Elaine M. Howle, the California State Auditor whose Office responsible for reviewing the applications of those interested in serving on the Citizens Redistricting Commission.We'll outline the who, what, when, where and how of serving on the Citizens Redistricting Commission. How will the new district boundaries will get approved How will the new districts impact the politics of the Valley? And what implications new legislative boundaries could this have for the Valley’s political clout in Sacramento?
A joint production of 90.7 KFSR and The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at Fresno State present a new public affairs program - The Maddy Forum. The weekly program features conversations about the important public policy issues facing the San Joaquin Valley, and interviews with local leaders and elected officials. It airs Saturdays at 1:00 PM and Sundays at 11:00 AM.
The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at California State University, Fresno was established in 1999 by the California Legislature in honor of State Senator Ken Maddy, whose 28 years of public service demonstrated the successful application of personal integrity, legislative know-how and bipartisanship to the governance of the State of California. The Maddy Institute mission includes providing non-partisan, interdisciplinary and fact-driven analysis of public policy issues impacting our region and state.The Institute also provides practical training for local officials and civic leaders, fellowships for Fresno State students with local state and federal legislators, as well as symposia and extension courses on a range of topics relating to public policy and public administration. 2010 Season Audio Archives 2009 Season Audio Archives 2008 Season Audio Archives
