Palomar College is committed to expanding civic engagement among students, faculty, staff and our community. Periodically we host speakers that share special expertise and help us learn about important issues that affect our society.
On March 4, 2021, Palomar invited a member of the California Independent Redistricting Commission to speak. Patricia Sinay is one of only 14 California residents who was selected to redraw political boundaries in our state. Patricia Sinay addressed student, staff, faculty and the community in a discussion regarding redistricting and the difference between empowering and maximizing voters voices and how redistricting directly impacts equity outcomes in the state.
Purpose of Redistricting:
One of the greatest powers that the people of California have is to elect their own representatives to conduct the business of their government. How the district boundaries are configured can make the difference between empowering and maximizing the voters’ voices or minimizing and muting those voices. Redistricting work directly affects equity outcomes in our state.