Letter to the editor: On Oct. 5th, more than 50 residents representing the southern part of the city of Merced (south of the Highway 99) attended the city council meeting. I was among them. As a voting member of this community, I am appalled by the lack of interest the city council has toward the…
Joyce Dale: Merced on verge of historic district decision
As part of an active committee formed by Communities for a New California Education Fund, I have attended redistricting public meetings, talked with families throughout the community, and heard the need for equal representation on our city council. Merced citizens made history in 2014 when voters supported Measure T, changing how we elect our city…
Merced Districting Committee Makes Recommendation
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Highlight The committee kept four halves of maps for City Council to piece together The discussion will move to the council later this month Residents said they prize neighborhood representation over economic drivers Shane Smith, left, and Miguel Lopez, both members of Merced’s Independent Districting Advisory Committee, listen to residents during the public hearing portion…