In 2011, Kevin Shenkman was a patent attorney with no background in election law when a Democratic Party official asked him to take on a voting rights case in the Los Angeles County city of Palmdale. Now he is a statewide force for district-based elections.
Tag: district elections
Posted inAnaheim, Garden Grove, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Westminster
Central OC Cities Set for Historic November Election
The cities of Anaheim and Garden Grove are gearing up for arguably the most consequential election in decades, as residents will for the first time elect candidates by district following lawsuits by voting rights advocates.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Council Blocks Push for Voting Districts on November Ballot
A group of residents did everything required to get a referendum on the November ballot to change the city’s electoral system from at-large to district-based voting. But the council pushed it off to the 2018 election.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Disneyland Asking for Largest Hotel Tax Subsidy in Anaheim History
The mega resort is asking for a subsidy worth well over $200 million from the city to build a new luxury hotel. Anaheim’s mayor called the request “insane.”
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Fullerton Council Postpones Decision on District Maps
Council members voted 4-1 Tuesday to postpone their selection of a district map for November’s ballot until June 7 after getting an earful from proponents of competing maps who packed the council chambers.
Posted inGarden Grove
Passions Flare as Garden Grove Council Chooses Voting Districts Map
Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to select a council district map supported by an “historic” coalition of community groups and Latino and Vietnamese American residents, but it has its share of vocal detractors.
Posted inGarden Grove
Inside Garden Grove’s Contentious Effort to Draw New Voting Districts
With a final public hearing on the district boundaries slated for tonight, there is still strong disagreement among residents on major aspects of the various proposals.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Fullerton Council to Hold Public Hearing on Voting District Maps
The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday’s regular Fullerton City Council meeting, will allow residents to give their input on several voting district maps the city is considering as it transitions to a council-district electoral format.
Posted inGarden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Residents Debate Proposals for New Voting Districts
Just about a month before Garden Grove City Council members are set to vote on the boundaries for a new electoral district system, residents Tuesday received their first look at three maps under consideration.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Jordan Brandman’s Campaign Finance Dilemma
Campaign finance watchdog Shirley Grindle has called foul on Anaheim Councilman Jordan Brandman’s attempt to move tens of thousands of dollars from his U.S. Congressional campaign to his campaign for city council.
