This committee will focus initially on the San Luis Obispo County Board’s efforts to form a non-partisan Independent Redistricting Commission, as well as fiscal/budget plans and priorities – engaging in education and advocacy on these issues. Members of the committee will be asked to be part of an Observer Corps to monitor public meetings and identify issues the League might focus on for future or additional education and advocacy. Observers may attend meetings in person or via Zoom, review audio and video recordings of meetings, and/or by reading meeting documents.
In the future, the committee will broaden its scope to track emerging issues related to government transparency, the dissemination of credible, objective and fact-based information, and counteracting disinformation.
Recent League efforts in the area of government policy have focused on the County’s redistricting process, the political campaign contribution cap, the selection of a replacement County Clerk-Recorder, and security of the voting system.
Click here to view our Lunch with the League webinar on "The Future of Redistricting in SLO County"
What Can You Do?
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Volunteer for our Observer Corp to help shape the League’s activity by monitoring local agency meetings (particularly city councils and special districts) and identifying areas of concern related to redistricting, fiscal/budget policies, and other issues that may arise.
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Track news releases, review meeting agendas and staff reports, and summarize your findings for committee consideration and action.
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Follow personnel changes in the composition of government agencies as a result of elections, resignations, etc., and maintain the League’s contact information of government officials.