Mayor Bloomberg and Gov Schwarzenegger agree that the policy difference that makes the biggest difference is to make elections more competitive and drive candidates away from ideological extremes. Imagine how each of our most controversial public issues would be handled by a deliberative legislature that was less concerned about hyper partisan voters and donors. I can’t imagine a better use for the celebrity and money of these wise leaders.
Mayor Bloomberg is contributing $250,000 toward passing Governor Schwarzenegger’s redistricting plan, which the mayor suggests could be adopted in New York one day.
“What Governor Schwarzenegger is trying to do is to have a fair, nonpolitical way of districting for elected officials,” Mr. Bloomberg told reporters yesterday. “And if he can get that done there, maybe, just maybe, our Legislature here would do the same thing.”
Under Mr. Schwarzenegger’s initiative, the state would create a 14-person Citizens Redistricting Commission consisting of equal numbers of Democratic and Republican members to vote on a redistricting plan. Currently, the state Legislature decides district boundaries. Mr. Schwarzenegger says his plan would reduce gerrymandering and make elections more competitive.
…”Mayor Bloomberg is a national leader in supporting centrist leadership and is committed to bringing about reforms that will make government more responsive to the people,” Mr. Schwarzenegger said in a statement. “He and I see eye to eye on many things and I look forward to our continued partnership as we work together on this important measure.”
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