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ft Public Comment for June 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Prepared by the City Clerk's Office at 1:05 p.m. on June 13, 2023 Agenda ItemName Neighborhood Position Comments Melba Winsell, Ward 4 Resident of Riverside for about 5 years, taught here 1991 to retirement, though. I have no historical or ethnic connections, however, I do believe in democracy and all that it entails including the messy process of finding consensus. That's why I have followed the redistricting of Riverside's wards. As a member of the League of Women Voters, I know the importance of following the Fair 20. ReSHAPE Riverside Redistricting - Adopt an Ordinance of the Maps Act and Voting Rights Act in drawing maps. Even the Supreme Court has City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 1.12 of the Riverside remembered why we have these guides for democracy in place. There are bills in Municipal Code in its entirety to establish the boundaries of the California's congress now to make all redistricting community driven, taking the process to the people. seven City Council Wards in the City of Riverside as a result of the 2020 Federal Decennial Census - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5- So congratulations, Riverside will be used as an example others will use in the future. They 23-23, All Wards) (10 -minute presentation) won't know about the low turn out in some of the early informational meetings in each ward. Mel W insell Support They won't know about the confusion of the various map lines and criteria that must be RedistribuciA n de distritos ReSHAPE Riverside - Adoptar una followed. They won't know about the raised voices and swearing in unnecessary outrage Ordenanza de la Ciudad de Riverside, California, que modifica el during the process. Frankly, they won't even know your names or which district you CapA-tulo 1.12 del CA3digo Municipal de Riverside en su totalidad represent. REdistricting means maps will change. para establecer los IA -mites de los siete Distritos del Concejo l en l ad d Riversidel Cees) Municipal en la Ciudad de Riverside Como resultado del Censo It What Riverside has demonstrated is awell-organized, transparent process that employed Federal al de (Ab y Secretar de la multiple media and languages to allow for public participation in the democratic process. "respect (Todos los distritos) (Presentation de 10 minutos) The lines neighborhoods, history and geographical elements". The work of the city clerk and the demographer must be commended. Ultimate professionalism and patience are greatly admired. Honestly, I trust them to have a well -organized, transparent process as we move into informing and educating the new ward maps to the community. I also trust that members of the council will support the new map and move on with the important work of the city, the whole city no matter the ward. (once more, thank you for putting Mission Grove in the neighborhood list)