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Matter ROGC 25-325

Resolution of Support on State Proposition 50. (Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos, Tordillos)

Governance & Elections Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Oct 2025
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ROGC 25-325
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
09 Oct 2025
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19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos, and Tordillos

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos, and Tordillos addresses the San Jose City Council, recommending the drafting of a resolution of support for State Proposition 50, known as the Election Rigging Response Act. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of fair representation and democracy, urging the city to take a stand against the manipulation of electoral district lines. It notes that Proposition 50 would allow for temporary redistricting for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections, reverting authority to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission after the 2030 census. The memorandum also states that the signers have not engaged in private discussions with other council members regarding this matter.

Key points
  • The memorandum is from Councilmembers Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos, and Tordillos.
  • It recommends drafting a resolution of support for State Proposition 50.
  • Proposition 50 is described as the Election Rigging Response Act.
  • The act aims to protect fair representation and democracy.
  • It allows for temporary redistricting of congressional districts for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.
  • Authority for redistricting will revert to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission after the 2030 census.
  • The memorandum states that no private conversations regarding this matter have occurred among council members.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA:10/15/25 ITEM: C.2 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Campos Councilmember Tordillos DATE: 10/09/2025 APPROVED: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT ON STATE PROPOSITION 50 RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Attorney to draft resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for State Proposition 50 (The Election Rigging Response Act). ANALYSIS: As the largest city in Silicon Valley and one of California’s most diverse communities, the City of San Jose should protect the principle of fair representation. We believe strongly that the city should stand up for democracy and take an official stand in support of Proposition 50 on the November 2025 ballot, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. Proposition 50 offers a countermeasure: a temporary, emergency legislative redrawing of California’s congressional districts in response to these assaults on representative democracy. San Jose, and California more broadly, should not be passive observers while other states weaponize the redrawing of electoral lines to silence or diminish the power of certain...