Editorial

Editorial:

The City of San Diego is in the early stages of redrawing its eight council districts. It is also adding one new district, increasing to nine council districts, as a result of last year’s passage of Prop. D, the strong mayor initiative. Drawing up new districts is not a glamorous nor exciting undertaking, even for political watchers. But the importance to all and in particular to the ethnic communities, redistricting is of extreme importance. The community should pay attention and get involved.

<p><strong>La Opinión </strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>WASHINGTON</strong> — It’s an impending battle: the process of redistricting throughout the country, where Hispanic political interests are at stake. The eye of the hurricane will most likely be in states with high Latino populations like Texas, Nevada and California.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; A fierce battle will be waged which in the past has ended in the courts.</p>