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June 2011 Dear Community Members:  Every 10 years, following the national census, a process known as
redistricting begins all across the country. Redistricting shapes
political boundaries to comply with the Voting Rights Act and to maintain
equal population within districts. Local governments such as counties and cities, even school districts that
elect governing boards, must redraw their boundaries with new population
figures from the 2010 census. The Merced Community College District
invites public comment during the coming year as we begin our own
redistricting process. Public comment is essential and in the coming months we’ll provide
information about this process. Public hearings will be held and
interested parties are welcome to add their voices as we seek to maintain
the principle of “one person, one vote.” The MCCD is made up of seven districts, each represented by a trustee
voted into office by the voters of that particular district. These new
district boundaries will be formed using the latest demographic data.
Our purpose is to ensure that communities will remain intact and that the
people can elect district trustees who represent their best interests.
Beginning in August, the current MCCD Board of Trustees will hold public
hearings to review legal guidelines, develop and adopt local goals, and to
develop the first of several redistricting scenarios. This information
will be provided to the public on our college website at
www.mccd.edu. Our current timeline
calls for our redistricting process to be completed in November with the
final plan to be sent to the US Department of Justice in December. We appreciate the public’s participation in this important redistricting
process. Sincerely, Benjamin T. Duran, Ed.D. Superintendent/President |
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