In the aftermath of the leaked audio scandal that included Los Angeles city councilors in October behind closed doors discussing redistricting and making racially charged statements, a new state bill could curtail the council from making final decisions that delineate their districts.
Redistricting, which takes place every decade following U.S. Census data, requires the Los Angeles City Charter to redraw council lines so each district has as an equal population and political representation. There are 15 council districts in the city.
Senate Bill 52, authored by Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) on Dec. 5, would establish an independent committee of 24 members to redraw districts in Los Angeles—removing the power from the city council….