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Frorr~: Cyrus Fountain [cyrusfountain@gmail.com]
gent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 10:50 AM
To: redistrict; Admin Front Desk
Subject: 2011 Butte County Redistricting
Dear Butte County Board of Supervisors,
It has come to my attention that there is currently an ongoing county redistricting process based on the 2010
Census. It appears that the current proposal far redistricting is Draft 4. When reviewing the redrawn district
Iines of the Draft 4 proposal it easy to see that a large portion of South West Chico would be included into
District 4. I am a resident of that portion of Chico and I strongly disagree with such a proposal.
I trust that the Board of Supervisors is indeed using the Redistricting Definitions of California Election Code
§21500 as a guideline for redistricting. The Board needs to consider that the Draft 4 proposal does not fit with
the definitions of (c) Cohesiveness and (d) Community of Interest as outlined in Election Code §21500. I am
sure you are all aware, though it is worth reminding you, that these are two very critical factors to take into
account when considering the Draft 4 proposal.
It is not evident that the social and economic interests of my community are being considered within the
proposal if we are to be part of a district that includes Biggs and Gridley, nor is the proposal promoting
cohesiveness as it seeks to disconnect my community from its long held position in the current district. I urge
you to reject the part of the proposal which seeks to disconnect a large portion of South West Chico and
continue to look for an alternative plan that follows the Redistricting Definitions.
Sincerely,
Cyrus Fountain
343 W 18th St
Chico, CA 95928