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Staff Report
October 21, 2025
TOPIC: Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025)
AGENDA TITLE
Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025), a Legislative Constitutional Amendment Authorizing Temporary Changes to Congressional District Maps in Response to Partisan Redistricting
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a Resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), a legislative constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 50: USE OF LEGISLATIVE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP AMENDMENT GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
Proposition 50 is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that authorizes the temporary use of legislative redistricting maps, created under Assembly Bill 604, for California’s congressional elections in 2026, 2028, and 2030. These interim maps would apply only until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission resumes its duties following the 2030 Census.
The measure intends to safeguard California against partisan gerrymandering practices occurring in other states, such as Texas, where mid-decade redistricting efforts are being used to manipulate electoral outcomes and erode fair representation. By adopting temporary maps under the Legislature’s authority, Proposition 50 provides a legal mechanism to preserve equitable representation in Congress and defend democratic integrity in the face of national redistricting shifts.
Resolution in Support of Proposition 50 (2025)
October 21, 2025
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that Proposition 50 will result in modest one- time costs to election offices, far outweighed by the importance of preserving fair elections and ensuring California maintains a strong and equitable voice in federal government.
Santa Ana has historically supported initiatives that promote transparency, accountability, and fair representation in government. Supporting Proposition 50 reinforces the City’s commitment to those principles and aligns with broader statewide efforts to uphold democratic governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Exhibit 1 - Resolution in Support of Proposition 50
Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager