The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously opposes Proposition 50, saying it would divide the Santa Clarita Valley into three congressional districts and weaken local voice.
On October 14, 2025, the Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously to formally oppose Proposition 50, the statewide constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would redraw California’s U.S. House congressional district map.
The council cited serious concerns about how the measure would impact local communities of interest in the Santa Clarita Valley, potentially splitting the region into three separate districts and diluting its representation.
According to the council, the proposed map under Proposition 50 “would weaken local representation and segmentation of our valley,” as quoted by city staff during the meeting.
They emphasized that a unified valley voice is critical for communicating with federal and state officials on traffic, water, public safety, and growth-management issues.
The council recommends a “No” vote and encourages residents to cast their ballots, saying the measure undermines the region’s ability to speak with one voice.
Proposition 50 would allow the California Legislature to adopt new congressional district lines—drawn by partisan interests instead of the independent commission—and use them for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.
A vote against Proposition 50 preserves the current independent-commission model for redistricting, supports keeping the Santa Clarita Valley’s representation intact, and prevents partisan map-making that could harm local interests.
