Past Public Comments

As a resident of Orange county, I am very concerned about the upcoming redistricting vote.  I am in favor of the creation of a majority Latino district, as is true of the two major maps.  I am concerned about Proposal 4C1 map, however, as it separates Costa Mesa from Newport Beach.  These two cities are linked in several ways beyond just being neighbors.  They share a school district as well as a homeless shelter.  They are used to working together and have been able to accomplish mutual goals. 

I feel Proposal 5A1 fits the needs of the community while creating fair districts for the County.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1.

  This map artificially splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts. Diversity of a city population should not be split based on any differential consideration, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district.

I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

We are residents of Newport Beach.

We support Proposed Map 2A‐1 because it provides the most equitable and fair option for Orange County at large. Proposal 2A-1 defines Districts which avoid City splitting except when appropriate, combine communities with similar interests, contain a significant Latino District, contain a significant Asian District and appear to be nonpartisan.

I am strongly  in opposition to Proposed Map 4C-1.  It separates Costa Mesa and Newport Beach which are coupled with  a school district, a Homeless Shelter and issues about John Wayne Airport, removes Laguna Beach from contiguous coastal communities and places a section of Huntington Beach in District 5.

Sincerely,

Lu and Tom Baker

Hello,

Since we weren’t allowed inside the chambers today, I wanted to share this with you. This photo should speak for itself. We, the Korean Americans urge you to vote for 5A or 5B. Thank you.

Joyce Ahn

President, OC Korean US Citizens League

Supervisors Do, Chaffee, Foley, Wagner, and Bartlett,

The Board of Supervisors has a responsibility to represent all residents of Orange County with equity.  Therefore:

1. Avoid dividing cities into more than one district for a more responsive and cohesive relationship between cities, their residents and the County of Orange.
2. 2.  Neighborhoods of ethnic, linguistic and religious minority groups should not be divided in such a way that their voices and interests are lost, resulting in no representation.  The great diversity of Orange County brings a benefit of richness and multiple perspectives to our county and everyone deserves to have their voices heard.

I am a 25 year resident of Silverado and have been active in the community, serving on the Parks Board, the Inter Canyon League, and other volunteer groups.

Please keep these canyons together with their logical related communities.  Please do not approve any map that puts Silverado and the other canyons in a district that reaches Los Angeles.  

Maps 5 and 5A keeps our canyons with neighboring communities and also best embraces keeping ethnic communities and city boundaries county wide.

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. 

I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act by politically targeting a sitting candidate. The map also dilutes the API and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. 

I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

Dear OC Board of Supervisors,

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the API and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts, and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

I’m a resident of Orange County and I object to the proposed Map 4C1. This map violates the California Fair Maps Act in political link targeting a sitting candidate. Please vote NO on Map 4C1.

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities together as possible.

I am a 32-year resident of Orange County. I am writing in strong SUPPORT FOR MAP 5 AND 2A-A and to express my strong OBJECTION TO MAP 4C1.

Map 4C1 is concerning because:

• It unreasonably splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts – Cities should remain in the same supervisor district for obvious reasons, unless there is reasonable justification otherwise. Map 4C1 provides no reasonable justification

• Has the appearance of gerrymandering in likely violation of the California Fair Maps Act .

• Appears to be politically motivated, as it writes out a sitting supervisor from her own district, in apparent violation of the California Fair Maps Act

• Unreasonably dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation that may face Constitutional challenges

• Is not above reproach and will likely face costly court challenges at the expense of the taxpayer

The Board of Supervisors should vote NO on Map 4C1 and SUPPORT Map 5 and 2 A-1.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

I am a resident of Newport Beach and am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) on the basis that it:

• Satisfies all state and federal law, and

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

After reviewing the 133 page redistricting document posted this morning, I am writing you to support Proposal Map 2A-1.

The law requires that a number of criteria must be met and Proposal 2A-1 provides, in my opinion, the fairest option that creates and inclusive, equitable, and defensible Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act compliant map that ensures all regions of Orange County are justly represented.

It also provides that the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach remain intact as well as leaving the Newport- Mesa Unified School District whole as well.

Please support Proposal 2A-1 at your Board of Supervisors meeting today November 16, 2021 and again on Monday November 22, 2021.

I live in Irvine and strongly object to the proposed redistricting Map41C because it violates the California Fair Maps Act.  Map41C politically targets a sitting candidate and  dilutes the Latino and API representation more than the other proposed maps.  Finally, the map splits apart cities into different supervisor districts.

Please vote NO on Map 41C.

I am a resident of Newport Beach and am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) on the basis that it:

• Satisfies all state and federal law, and
• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

All of Costa Mesa needs to remain as one district and the cities most affected by JWA (Costa Mesa and Newport Beach) need to be in the same supervisorial district.

Since Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach share coastline they need to be included too.

I am.opposed to Map 4 C1; it is both inequitable and disenfranchises certain communities of concern.

Which map do I think best? Map 5 which is supported by the ACLU of southern California, OCAPICA and the UCLA Voting Right Project.

As a residents of Orange County, we would like to voice our strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1 We believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and we believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. We strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

We support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

Thank you for taking our opinions into consideration.

Please do not vote for Map 4C1. It is not equitable and disenfranchises certain communities of interest. It targets a sitting member of the board, violating the California Fair Maps Act and it splits 14 cities.

The best, and most equitable map is map 5. We are counting on you to makes sure all OC communities are represented fairly.

Dear Supervisors,

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1.

I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the API and Latino representation much more than other maps.

Lastly, this map

unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district.

I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

Please show integrity and avoid politically motivated redistricting.

Letter of Support of Proposed Map 2A‐1 - OC Redistricting

Several proposals are worthwhile, but one: Proposal 2A‐1 seems to provide the most fair and equitable option for Orange County.

1. Proposal 2A‐1 complies with the Federal Voting Rights Act by creating a Latino Minority Majority District in Central Orange County.
2. Proposal 2A‐1 creates a Non‐Hispanic Asian Plurality District in Western Orange County.
3. Proposal 2A‐I does not bypass areas of population to favor more distant populations 4. Proposal 2A‐1 is contiguous and compact.
4. Proposal 2A‐l unites communities of interest (social, cultural, economic, environmental, and educational).
5. Proposal 2A‐1 reduces city splits and only considers city splits when bringing together a community of interest or balancing population.
6. Proposal 2A‐1 appears as not drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against political parties, incumbents, or political candidates.

Proposal 2A‐1 ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport (JWA) remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach ‐‐ remain in the same Supervisorial District.

Proposal 2A‐1 creates an inclusive, equitable, and defensible Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act compliant map that ensures all regions of Orange County are fairly represented.

Please support Proposal 2A‐1 on Tuesday 11/16/21 and Monday 11/22/21.

I am a resident of Huntington Beach and I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) on the basis that it:

• Satisfies all state and federal law, and
• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

Please do not SPLIT up COSTA MESA into different Supervisorial districts.

We are one unified CITY.

You will be creating an unnecessary burden on citizens and cause confusion.

Citizens already have to remember districts and  boundaries for city council, NMUSD, sanitary and water, plus State assembly, State senate and Congress.

Do no add another burden! Keep COSTA MESA WHOLE!

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

As a resident of Huntington Beach, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

Gerrymandering is the last desperate option of those that do not have the support of the People. It basically highlights the idea that citizens have no input in America today. However, don't expect that to be always the case. History has set his trend, and any advantage one may obtain today, they are set to lose without appeal in a few years.

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my forceful objection to the proposed Map 4C1. This map clearly violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the API and Latino representation. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts. That's utterly senseless and contrary to any logic of good government. Where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly request the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

Dear Chairman Do and Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors,

Last week, I had written to you regarding the redistricting process. My main appeal then, as you were deliberating, was to highly encourage you to retain Newport Beach and Costa Mesa in the same Supervisorial District. A separation of the two cities would create grave administrative repercussions for NMUSD and its families.

Tonight, and with the creation of new redistricting map options, I am reaching out once again in order to maintain my previous argument from above (of keeping Newport Beach and Costa Mesa together under one District) AND to further request that you adopt Proposal 2A1 for additional reasons enumerated below:

Proposal 2A-1ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – including Costa Mesa and Newport Beach ‐‐ remain in the same Supervisorial District. Numerous NMUSD schools are under the flight path of John Wayne Airport-which creates a plethora of communities of interest who are affected by the airport, thus creating the need for representation at the County Supervisorial level. Proposal 2A-1 would achieve this goal

Proposal 2A‐1creates an inclusive, equitable, and defensible Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act compliant map that ensures all regions of Orange County are fairly represented.

Thank you for your consideration of adopting Map Proposal 2A-1 and thank you for your civil service.

Best Regards,

Carol Crane

Newport Mesa Unified School District School Board Trustee- Area 3

Dear Sirs;

These new maps that have been drawn are not fair or legal. These maps will end up in a lawsuit!

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

First, gerrymandering is for losers. Period.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

Thank you. Btw, Trump lost.

Dear Sirs;

As a resident of Laguna Beach and Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1. Keep Costa Mesa and all cities intact and complete wherever possible!

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1.  Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

Thank you,

Bob Hartman

Laguna Beach. CA 92651

I am a resident of Newport Beach and am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) on the basis that it:

• Satisfies all state and federal law, and

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

I am a resident of Newport Beach and want JWA to remain in the same district as the citizens who are the most impacted by daily airport operations.

The revised Map Proposal (2A) satisfies all state and federal law, and ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a

contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

As a resident of Orange County, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the AAPI and Latino representation much more than other maps. Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.”

I support Map 5 and 2 A-1. Both of these maps give a voice to a large AAPI Community as well as the Latino Community and keep as many Cities as possible together.

I am a resident of Newport Beach and own residential property in Costa Mesa. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

Dear Board of Supervisors, I want to thank you for listening to the public as you redraw the county supervisor lines. I strongly support map 5 because it keeps the most communities of interest together. I strongly oppose map 4c1 because I believe that it violates the CA Fair Maps Act and it breaks up too many cities. Thank you.

Canyon Lew

I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach and an community activist.

I am writing because I support Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1)

Why?

Newport Beach and Costa Mesa are by far the cities most impacted by John Wayne Airport. In fact, the plane departure path down Back Bay affects both cities. Thus, the two cities should remain in the same contiguous Supervisory District. To even consider separating JWA from these cities seems strangely bizarre considering that Newport Beach is the ONLY city that is a signer on the Settlement Agreement in Orange County. Eastside Costa Mesa has also been active in efforts to mitigate aviation’s effect.

Of equal importance, the coastal cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach have much in common by their very proximity to the beach/ocean and should remain together in the same district because of their common interests.

I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A-1 as first choice and Map 5 as a second choice.

 2A-1 Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

2A-1 Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

2A-1  Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District.

 It is VITAL that the cities most impacted by JWA John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District so that collectively we can continue to work to reduce noise in these communities as they are directly impacted by JWA.

As a resident of Irvine, I would like to voice my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. I believe this map violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate. This map also dilutes the API and Latino representation much more than other maps.

Lastly, this map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A-1 as first choice and Map 5 as a second choice.

 2A-1 Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

2A-1 Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

2A-1  Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District.

 It is VITAL that the cities most impacted by JWA John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District so that collectively we can continue to work to reduce noise in these communities as they are directly impacted by JWA.

I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A-1 as first choice and Map 5 as a second choice.

 2A-1 Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

2A-1 Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

2A-1  Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District.

It is VITAL that the cities most impacted by JWA John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District so that collectively we can continue to work to reduce noise in these communities as they are directly impacted by JWA.

Dear Orange County Board of Supervisors,

I am a resident of Orange County and have seen several redistricting proposals put forth. I am especially concerned about Map4C1. I am objecting to this map because it appears to politically target a sitting candidate thus violating the California Fair Maps Act. In addition, it splits 14 cities among the supervisor districts. Cities should be kept together where possible. I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1.

Dear Members of the Board of Supervisors:

Attached please find correspondence regarding the supervisorial redistricting process.

Redistricting Letter

Chairman Do,

I am a resident of Orange County for many years and I live in San Juan Capistrano. I would like to voice my concerns about the transparency of this process to the public and note my strong objection to the proposed Map 4C1. 

I believe map 4C1 clearly violates the California Fair Maps Act in politically targeting a sitting candidate and will provide legal challenge in Orange County which costs us as taxpayers money and does not encourage trust in our government and its processes.  I also think that this map dilutes the API and Latino representation much more than other maps and it is important for the ethnic communities in Orange County to be able to have a connected voice in our county government.  Lastly, Map 4C1 map unnecessarily splits 14 cities among different supervisor districts and I believe that, where possible, cities should be in the same supervisor district.  I strongly encourage the Board of Supervisors to vote NO on Map 4C1 and to consider how to keep cities together and not target specific candidates in the redistricting process. 

I favor map 5 as I think it is the most fair, fully representative of all groups and does not split many cities.

Thank you for your consideration.  The Board of Supervisors is essential to our community and I hope that its redistricting can be managed in a transparent and fair process.

I am a homeowner in Newport Beach. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous supervisorial district. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by pollution, noise and traffic from JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same supervisorial district.

I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law
• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous supervisorial district. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by pollution, noise and traffic from JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same supervisorial district.

Of the 13 or so maps under consideration on November 16, Map 4a is the only one that, by the drawing of a line that seems quite arbitrary and unnatural, completely separates the County's John Wayne Airport property from all residents impacted by the typical southbound departures from it.

In November 8 comments, the UCLA Voting Rights Project provided reasons unrelated to this for rejecting this map.

In the unlikely event that Map 4a becomes a finalist, the fact that there is no population on the JWA property would seem to make a change in the problematic line around the JWA property eligible for consideration as a technical correction.

So, should it come to that, please move the Map 4a line so the JWA property is in Map 4a's proposed District 5, thereby placing JWA within the province of the Supervisor representing those most impacted by it.

I am a resident of Newport Beach and am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) on the basis that it:

• Satisfies all state and federal laws
• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

I am a homeowner in Newport Beach. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous supervisorial district. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by pollution, noise and traffic from JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same supervisorial district.

I am a property owner of Newport Beach and own a business in Costa Mesa. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law

• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District. I do not support splitting Newport and Costa Mesa as they share a school district. That would make no sense and any map that shows otherwise is for blatant political gain.

I am a homeowner in Newport Beach. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law
• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Keeps the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport within a contiguous Supervisorial District. The cities most impacted by the noise and pollution from JWA – especially Newport Beach and Costa Mesa!--need to remain in the same supervisorial district.

Please find the attached comments regarding Orange County Redistricting.

Redistricting Letter

After reviewing the 133 page redistricting document posted this morning, I am writing you to support Proposal Map 2A-1.

The law requires that a number of criteria must be met and Proposal 2A-1 provides, in my opinion, the fairest option that creates and inclusive, equitable, and defensible Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act compliant map that ensures all regions of Orange County are justly represented.

Please support Proposal 2A-1 at your Board of Supervisors meeting tomorrow November 16, 2021 and again on Monday November 22, 2021

Please find attached a letter from Still Protecting Our Newport (SPON)

Redistricting Letter

I am a resident of Newport Beach and own residential property in Costa Mesa. I am writing in support of Revised Map Proposal 2A (2A-1) because it:

• Meets all of the criteria with state and federal law
• Keeps the City of Costa Mesa intact

• Most importantly, it ensures that the cities directly impacted by John Wayne Airport remain within a contiguous Supervisorial District. It is imperative that the cities most impacted by JWA – Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach -- remain in the same Supervisorial District.

Dear Chairman Do and Orange County Supervisors, I’m writing to express support for Proposal 2A (rev 1) or a similar map that keeps as many of the current 5th District cities together as possible.  I believe the South County contract cities are a "community of interest".  The cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, RSM, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano all get their police services from contracts with OCSD and all are members of OCFA.  Almost all of these cities have similar transportation issues as they relate to OCTA. A number already have interconnected Project V trolley programs.  The 5 Freeway and the Metrolink train route connects the residents of these cities moreso than the Pacific Coast Highway.  I feel that the residents of the current 5th District would be best represented at the County level by staying in the same supervisorial district to the maximum extant practical.

While I serve as the mayor of the City of Dana Point, these opinions are my own and not necessarily the opinions of the Dana Point City Council.  Thank you for your consideration and the hard work in redistricting.

Please find the attached letter signed by Mayor Bob Whalen regarding Map 4C-1 which dissects the City of Laguna Beach between two proposed districts. Thank you.

Redistricting Letter

The League of Women Voters of Orange County, an Inter-League Organization which represents all three local Leagues in the County of Orange, urges the Board to pay particular attention to the following factors when approving the maps for our supervisorial districts:

- Avoid dividing cities into more than one District

- Be sure that the great diversity of Orange County is a factor in choosing maps, so that no voices are "lost," as they an be if neighborhoods and divided in such a saky that the voice and interests of our many ethnic, linguistic and religious minority groups have, in effect, no representation.

Hi, my name is Leah L, and I live in Orange County for a very long time. I am of Asian descent, and I would like to have a strong asian representation.  I am requesting  the members of OCBOS to vote for proposal map #2, as it creates the strongest asian community, as well as the strongest Latino community, in compliance with Latino Voting Act requirement. The proposal #2 also best reflect the demographic of the 3 majority racial representation of Orange County.

Do not vote for proposal map 4 as it has way too many splits.

Please vote for Proposal map #2.

Hi my name is Cierra and I live in Orange County for 25 years. I am writing to request the board members to vote for proposal map #2, as it complies with with all the legal requirements. It also creates the strongest and best majority district in complaince with Latino Voting Act , as well as having the best and strongest asian community.

Proposal map #2 best reflect the demographic of the 3 majority racial representation

Please do not select proposal 4. It has way too many splits, including splitting up Fullerton.

Please vote for proposal map #2

Please find the attached letter signed by Mayor Bob Whalen regarding the proposed redistricting maps. Thank you.

Redistricting Letter

I am a member of KAPAC, Korean American Public Action Committee.  The attached letter from the City of Buena Park was being circulated among our 473 members, who are very active in the Orange County community.  It was well-received by KAPAC members. 

PDF 1 / PDF 2 / PDF 3

Although this letter was written by the City Council Members of Buena Park in the context regarding the senate redistricting issue, the same rationale applies to the Map 2 of the OC Supervisors are now considering.  Map 2 separates Buena Park from Fullerton and other North Orange County cities.  It is completely against the  rule under the community of interest.

Please carefully review the letter from the City of Buena Park as Map 2 is not good for the community at large.

Thank you.

Como residente del Condado de Orange (OC ))deshace muchos años, me opongo al Mapa # 2 pero apoyo el Mapa 5A.

Básicamente, el Mapa 2 no tiene sentido y para que separar Buena Park de las otras ciudades del norte del condado de Orange. Buena Park es como un hermano de Fullerton y Anaheim.

Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Plascentia comparten los mismos intereses porque hay una gran comunidad Hispana, comparten intereses Comunes por ejemplo el Centro de Navegación. Con Fullerton, Buena Park comparte la Cámara de Comercio. También en Buena Park High School, 1/3 de los estudiantes son de Buena Park y 2/3 de los estudiantes son del resto de las ciudades de esta parte del norte del condado de Orange (FJUHSD). Me opongo al Mapa 2 y apoyo al Mapa 5A.

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My ideas/comments are as follows

As a resident of Orange County (OC) for many years, I oppose Map #2 but support Map 5A.

Basically, Map 2 makes no sense and why separate Buena Park from the other North Orange County cities. Buena Park is like a sibling to Fullerton and Anaheim.

Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Plascentia share the same interests because there is a large Hispanic community, they share common interests such as the Navigation Center. With Fullerton, Buena Park shares the Chamber of Commerce. Also at Buena Park High School, 1/3 of the students are from Buena Park and 2/3 of the students are from the rest of the cities in this part of North Orange County (FJUHSD). I oppose Map 2 and support Map 5A.

As a long time OC resident, I oppose Map 2 but support Map 5A. Basically Map 2 does not makes sense to separate Buena Park from the other North Orange County cities. Buena Park is like a brother to Fullerton and Anaheim.

Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Plascentia share the same interests because there is a big Hispanic Community, they share the Navigation Center. With Fullerton, Buena Park shares the Chamber of Commerce. Also in Buena Park High School 1/3 of students are from Buena Park and 2/3 of students are from the rest of the cities of this part of North Orange County (FJUHSD). I oppose Map 2 and I support Map 5A.

Please add my vote to the concerned citizens that do NOT want Costa Mesa divided up.

Why?  This makes no sense.

I support Maps 5 and 2A

Please make sure to read out my comments at the hearing tomorrow, 11/12/2021.

Map 2 has a significant flaw particularly because it separates Buena Park from the other North Orange County cities including Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, and Anaheim. Instead, it puts Buena Park with Garden Grove, Westminster and Fountain Valley where the Vietnamese American community predominantly is. Although we love and have the greatest affection toward our fellow Vietnamese American community, we do not share the same mother language, our home countries have different political climates and we have different cultural views, and we have different religious backgrounds. In the past 10 years, most of the Korean Americans in Garden Grove have moved their residences to the North Orange County areas including Buena Park. What is largely left in Garden Grove are Korean American businesses and some community organizations. For purposes of elections, residency counts but not the location of business or workplace.

Why does Map 5A reflects the community of interest from the Korean American perspective? The Korean Americans in Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, and Anaheim all go to 3 major Korean supermarkets in Buena Park. Korean Americans in Buena Park send their children to the Fullerton-Joint High School District. Korean Americans in Buena Park go to churches in La Habra, Fullerton, Brea, and Anaheim and the Korean Americans in Fullerton, Brea and Anaheim go to churches in Buena Park. (On the other hand, there is very little commonality that we share with the Vietnamese Americans in Garden Grove, Westminster or Fountain Valley.)

Therefore, the Korean Americans in Orange County and we urge the County Supervisors to select Map 5A.

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Please make sure to read out my comments at the hearing on 11/16/2021.

On behalf of the Korean American Federation of Orange County that represents the Korean American community in Orange County, I write this letter in support of Map 5, more specifically Map 5A. Map 5A reflects the concept of equity and the community of interest best, and it represents the position of the Korean American community in OC.

Map 2 has a significant flaw particularly because it separates Buena Park from the other North Orange County cities including Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, and Anaheim. Instead, it puts Buena Park with Garden Grove, Westminster and Fountain Valley where the Vietnamese American community predominantly is. Although we love and have the greatest affection toward our fellow Vietnamese American community, we do not share the same mother language, our home countries have different political climates and we have different cultural views, and we have different religious backgrounds. In the past 10 years, most of the Korean Americans in Garden Grove have moved their residences to the North Orange County areas including Buena Park. What is largely left in Garden Grove are Korean American businesses and some community organizations. For purposes of elections, residency counts but not the location of business or workplace.

Why does Map 5A reflects the community of interest from the Korean American perspective? The Korean Americans in Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, and Anaheim all go to 3 major Korean supermarkets in Buena Park. Korean Americans in Buena Park send their children to the Fullerton-Joint High School District. Korean Americans in Buena Park go to churches in La Habra, Fullerton, Brea, and Anaheim and the Korean Americans in Fullerton, Brea and Anaheim go to churches in Buena Park. (On the other hand, there is very little commonality that we share with the Vietnamese Americans in Garden Grove, Westminster or Fountain Valley.)

Therefore, the Korean Americans in Orange County and we urge the County Supervisors to select Map 5A.