HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2025-59 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH OPPOSING PROPOSITION 50
WHEREAS, Proposition 50 is a California ballot initiative that seeks to amend the
process by which Congressional districts are drawn in California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach recognizes the importance of fair and
equitable representation in Congress and the need for a transparent and accountable redistricting
process; and
WHEREAS, the current system of redistricting, established by the California Citizens
Redistricting Commission, has been designed to minimize partisan gerrymandering and to ensure
that the voices of all Californians are heard; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 50 would undermine the independence of the redistricting
process by allowing for potential political interference and manipulation, thereby jeopardizing
the integrity of our electoral system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach believes that any changes to the redistricting
process should be made with careful consideration and broad consensus among the communities
they affect; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach is committed to preserving a fair electoral
process that reflects the diverse interests and needs of our constituents; and
WHEREAS,the passage of Proposition 50 may lead to increased confusion and division
among voters, detracting from the democratic process and potentially disenfranchising
communities within our jurisdiction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach hereby opposes Proposition 50; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Huntington Beach encourages
community engagement and education on the importance of fair redistricting practices, and
supports efforts to maintain the integrity of the electoral process in California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of September , 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-59
Mayor
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Mana er
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Res. No. 2025-59
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, LISA LANE BARNES, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 16, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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