It was suggested by Chairman Pesqueira that the minutes be placed on the agenda as a consent item for future meetings. Second by Johnson. This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Redistricting Commission on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
Comments are limited to no more than two minutes per speaker.
He stated that he had reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and found an instance where the Chair had actually made a motion and other instances where the Chair participated in voting. This 2 and a half year voting rights lawsuit coordinated by the Chicano Federation alleged that the City's electoral system diluted minority voting strength. Attorney Michael Aguirre, who represented the Chicano Federation during the lawsuit, will discuss its history and impact. Bonnie Stone informed the Commission that Mr. Aguirre was unexpectedly detained in San Francisco, to testify at the PUC hearing. He expressed his regrets that he was unable to attend the meeting.