California Farm Bureau responds to passage of Proposition 50
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass expressed disappointment today over the passage of Proposition 50, saying the measure will further dilute the voice of California communities. The California Farm Bureau represents more than 26,000 farm and ranch families statewide.
“While we respect the will of the voters, the passage of Prop. 50 represents another setback for Californians, particularly those in rural areas. Fair and independent redistricting is essential to ensuring that lawmakers understand issues central to agriculture and rural communities, such as land use, water access, food production and rural infrastructure.
“Prop. 50 will weaken representation across the state by favoring gerrymandering and reshaping districts in ways that simply don’t make sense. For example, Modoc and Marin don’t belong in the same district, nor do San Jose and Coalinga. When communities hundreds of miles apart and with vastly different needs are grouped together, the voices of many Californians risk being left out.
“Farm Bureau remains committed to advocating for practical, long-term solutions that keep agriculture strong. Supporting independent redistricting has been a consistent priority for us. In 2010, we opposed Prop. 27, which aimed to disband the Citizens Redistricting Commission.
“We will continue working to ensure rural and agricultural communities are represented across all levels of government, no matter who is in office.”
The California Farm Bureau works to protect family farms and ranches as part of a nationwide network representing more than 5 million Farm Bureau members. Learn more at www.cfbf.com or follow @cafarmbureau on Instagram, LinkedIn, X or Facebook.
###California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass is available for interviews. Please contact Mahek Pandya at mpandya@cfbf.com or 916-561-5521.
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