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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 Nunez, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
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
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to protecting the integrity of
elections and ensuring that voters have confidence in a fair, transparent, and democratic
process; and
WHEREAS, partisan mid-decade redistricting actions in states such as Texas have
revealed the threat of political manipulation of congressional district boundaries outside
the normal census cycle, undermining representative democracy; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, appears on the
November 4, 2025 statewide ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment,
authorizing temporary use of legislative maps (via Assembly Bill 604) for congressional
elections in 2026, 2028, and 2030, after which California's independent Citizens
Redistricting Commission will resume its role following the 2030 Census; and
WHEREAS, this measure is designed to safeguard California against partisan
gerrymandering efforts by countering undemocratic tactics and prevent California from
losing equitable representation in Congress; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Analyst's Office estimates Proposition 50 will impose
only modest one-time costs to elections offices, which pale in comparison to the broader
importance of defending democracy, voter equality, and California's voice in the federal
government; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana has a responsibility to defend the principles of
representative government and to stand with its residents in ensuring that voters, not
politicians, determine the outcomes of elections;
WHEREAS, passage of Proposition 50 will send a clear message that California
will not stand idly by while other states manipulate democracy for partisan gain, but
instead will act decisively to protect fair elections and representative government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as
follows:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana formally supports Proposition 50 (2025) on the
November 4, 2025 ballot.
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
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Section 2. The City Council recognizes the necessity of maintaining equitable and
balanced representation in Congress to protect the interests of Californians amidst
evolving national redistricting dynamics.
Section 3. The City Council believes Proposition 50 offers a temporary but
necessary tool in safeguarding California's political representation in Congress, and views
it as a vital measure to uphold democracy, fairness, and transparency in elections.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No.
2025-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on
Date:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
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