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small City? The metrics used to draw the lines will depend on whatever the council and the supposedly impartial panel deems to be appropriate. You can see how easily this plan can be manipulated to favor one "interest group" (ethnic group, political party, religious group, economic class , etc.) And furthermore, my voter rights will be violated if this policy is enacted by removing from office the legally elected council members before their terms expire simply because they live in the same district. But since I am currently in the "majority" group, then MY rights would no longer matter. It is already difficult to find viable candidates to run for City government positions without requiring that a person live in a specific zone/region/district. What will the qualifications be to run for office? Will proof of residency be required? Must the person own property in that district? Must they have their primary residence in that district? If so, for how long before they can run for office? What if no one from a district runs for office? Would someone be appointed from another district? Or would the lines get redrawn? You can see the problems that must be addressed before any such plan can even be considered. Also, would the council member be required to recuse him/herself from voting on an issue if it affects his or her district? That would totally negate the intended purpose of having a "District Representative" on the council. And it would constantly change the majority on the Council. If more than one district was involved, would those members be required to recuse themselves? It could become a decision made by only one or two councilmembers. You can see the disenfranchisement developing already. I know you will make the right decision for our City, that is why I elected YOU even though you don't live in my "District". If the pandemic has taught us anything it is how supportive communities embrace and support each other through difficult times. Please stand up to the pressure or coercion to ruin our charming little Community by dividing us into ghettos, barrios and hoods. Paulette Salisbury Pleasanton Click here to report this email as spam.