Today’s episode is a special replay of a powerful community webinar focused on districting in Tracy, California. This timely conversation dives into representation, civic voice, and equity—because districting isn’t just about maps, it’s about civil rights, access, and who gets to shape local decisions.
This webinar was made possible through a collaboration between three deeply rooted community organizations: the NAACP Stockton–San Joaquin Branch, the Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Tracy African American Association—creating a space centered on education, dialogue, and empowerment.
You’ll hear from April Quintanilla, City Clerk for the City of Tracy, who clearly explains the districting process and what comes next; civil rights attorney Carmen Nicole Cox, who grounds the discussion in history, law, and equity; Assembly member Rhodesia Ransom, who connects local decision-making to broader systems of representation; and Superintendent Rob Pico, who shares lessons from the Tracy Unified School District’s recent districting process.
This episode is for anyone asking what districting really is, why it matters, and where community voice fits in. Whether you joined us live or are listening now, this conversation reminds us that informed communities are powerful communities.
