Friday, January 17, 2025

Immigrants at risk of losing power after redistricting in San Mateo

redistricting in San Mateo

By Pamela Cruz. Pen sula 360 Press [P360P]
Immigrants living in San Mateo County could lose decision-making power and the ability to have their needs taken into account after the final vote on the new redistricting plan.

This decision, which will be in effect for ten years and will be taken this December, will also affect communities of color.

That's according to Rudy Espinoza-Murray, head of the San Mateo County Redistricting Advisory Committee, who noted that