Lodi City Council Opposes Proposition 50 Redistricting Plan

The Lodi City Council has formally opposed California's Proposition 50, a redistricting measure that would divide Lodi into three separate congressional districts, currently unified within District 9. Mayor Cameron Bregman and council members expressed concerns about the fragmentation of the community and sent a resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Secretary of State to raise awareness about the issue. The proposition aims to increase Democratic representation in response to similar Republican-led redistricting in Texas, though local residents like nurse Stephanie Kelly question the transparency and rationale behind the changes. Representative Josh Harder, who currently represents Lodi, supports keeping the city intact, emphasizing the importance of unified representation. Voters will decide on the proposition in a special election on November 4, with proponents arguing the redistricting reflects political strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Lodi officials urge residents to remain engaged and informed to protect fair and equitable representation for their community.