Jim Ross: Redistricting, What Just Happened? And What’s Next?

This guest post was written by Jim Ross, the owner of Jim Ross Consulting, a Political Consulting and Public Relations firm located in Oakland. His firm has run dozens of campaigns including those of Mayor Gavin Newsom (D-SF) and Governor Ted Kulongosk (D-OR).

The first California legislative district draft maps have been released. After months of public testimony, the California Redistricting Commission has unleashed what is being called a political “earthquake” or “tsunami”. What the Commission members have done fundamentally changes the political make-up of California.