What is Redistricting?

Every ten years, lines for electoral districts are redrawn using Census data to help guide the drawing of lines for Congress, state legislatures, and county and city offices.  This year the redistricting process is underway for cities, counties and states using data from the Census taken during 2020.  The redistricting process should work to keep communities of interest (COI) together.  “Communities of interest” is a term used to describe shared policy interests and needs such as economic, cultural, social, historical, educational, environmental, health or others that are important to citizens collectively.
 
In 2014, Oakland voters overwhelmingly passed the measure for an independent commission rather than have the City Council lead the redistricting process.  Our own Allen Temple member, Sister Gloria Crowell serves as a member of the Oakland Redistricting Commission.  Public hearings for Oakland will be held on October 13, and November 10.  For more information visit www.oaklandca.gov/redistricting
 
The County of Alameda does not have an independent Commission.  This task is the responsibility of the County Board of Supervisors.  However, you can participate in the process by using an online “Community of Interest” tool by visiting https://redistricting2021.acgov.org
 
California voters passed the Voters First Act in 2008 which requires an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. California will lose one seat in Congress based on the decrease in population based on the results of the 2020 Census. The Commission is currently moving from Phase 2, Communities of Interest Input to Phase3, Drawing the Line Phase. Visit www.wedrawthelinesca.org/home to learn more.
 
The League of Women Voters Oakland (LWVO) is hosting a “Redistricting Explainer” Zoom Session on Monday, October 4, 6-7 pm.  Click here to register
 
 
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Mission Statement
“The mission of the Public Ministry is to serve as a catalyst for socio-economic, educational and environmental equity through political action, seeking to promote Jesus’ ministry of justice to the least, left out and forgotten and provide community leadership in the public sphere, inviting all to join us.”
 
Vision Statement
“The vision of the Allen Temple Public Ministry is to transform communities into mature, empowered decision-makers who locally, nationally, and internationally practice Jesus' ministry of justice so that Christ's redemptive purpose can be accomplished in the world.”
 
OUR 2021-22 PRIORITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
  • Black Reparations
  • Building Coalitions and Collaboration
  • Housing
  • Public Safety
  • Redistricting
  • Voter Education, Registration and Participation
We invite members of Allen Temple to join us!
For more information:  Contact Reverend Jeremy McCants or Dr. Allie Whitehurst at