Resolution on Redistricting: Cities in Contra Costa County Are to Be Undivided

DPCCC membership approved the following resolution at the July 15, 2021 regular meeting.

WHEREAS, the unity of cities is a major contributor to the development of political and social communities of interest in accordance with Democratic values;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County requests and encourages the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County to direct staff and abide by a policy that, in the redistricting of Supervisorial Districts, no city shall be divided, unless there is a prior vote of the City’s Council to accept a division; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County will communicate this resolution to elected officials on the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County.

Submitted by Honorable Edi Birsan, District 4