Press Release
August 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Stefanie Lao, 424-282-0922, [email protected]

OAKLAND, CA – The California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of data from the 2020 Census.

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC) will in part use the data collected from the Census to inform how district lines are drawn this year during redistricting efforts. Californians interested in participating can submit comments before the CCRC during public hearings across the state.

Statement from Mike Young, Political & Organizing Director, EnviroVoters:

“We are committed to a fair, transparent, and democratic process here in California, despite Trump-sponsored attempts to sabotage the Census, despite pro-polluter gerrymandering in other states, and despite attacks on California’s uniquely non-partisan process. Redistricting in California and the resulting lines drawn this year will be the foundation of our climate fight and set our state up for either success or failure in our climate goals.

We look forward to processing this latest round of Census data with our partners in the good-government, environmental, and civil rights communities. We encourage every Californian to attend and submit comments before the CCRC, so lines are drawn as equitably as possible. Having reflective representation and a strong democracy are essential pieces of the bigger puzzle that is solving the climate crisis.”

California Environmental Voters (formerly the California League of Conservation Voters) believes the climate crisis is here and this moment requires transformative change. California has the policy solutions to stop climate change but lacks the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s necessary. EnviroVoters exists to build the political power to solve the climate crisis, advance justice, and create a roadmap for global action. We organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change. We won’t stop until we have resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all. Join us at www.envirovoters.org and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. See more press releases.

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