Sep
9
Putting Equity, Integrity, and Transparency on the Map: LA Redistricting in 2021
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Event Description
As we know, redistricting is our once-a-decade opportunity to redraw our state’s district boundaries to ensure fair representation for all Californians. However, did you know cities and counties have their own independent redistricting process and commissions?
Locally, the City of Los Angeles is working on redrawing its council district boundaries. Like state redistricting, a local redistricting process helps assure that districts are drawn in a way that gives people equal and fair representation for the next ten years. Representation is power. Who represents you in City Hall can mean more or less affordable housing, cleaner streets, and political accountability.
Join us to learn more about the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission, their plan for an inclusive and equitable redistricting process, what we know about the 2020 census data, and how funders and community organizations are working together to redraw our city.
Speakers

Fred Ali SCG Member
President, Fred Ali Corporation
Fred is currently serving as a consultant and strategic advisor on projects and initiatives focused on advancing racial equity and justice, as well as organizational effectiveness. He also provides mentoring and coaching for emerging leaders.
Fred serves on the Board of Directors of Covenant House California, the Advisory Board for Advancement Project California, and the Committee for Greater LA. He also chairs the Irene Hirano Inouye’s Philanthropic Leadership Fund, at the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy, where he is also a Senior Fellow.
Fred has written and spoken extensively on issues pertaining to the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Rafael Gonzalez SCG Member
Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission City of Los Angeles

Vy Nguyen SCG Member
Senior Director of Special Projects & Communications, Weingart Foundation

Kirk Samuels
Director of Civic Engagement, People's Bloc, Kirk Samuels