Imperial County locals react to Prop 50 ahead of elections
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - Voters across the state are preparing to cast their ballots on a single measure which is Proposition 50.
As locals prepare for the Special Election, some say they remain deeply divided over what Prop 50 can bring as voters will get to decide whether the Golden State will redraw its congressional map.
"It's an opportunity for constituents to vote for an equalization of congregational districts that would balance what Texas has done and make sure they have more votes that are granted currently," said Yulil Alonzo-Garza, an educator.
A small business owner doesn't believe Prop 50 will benefit Imperial County.
"They are talking about rewriting maps and doing new zones, and I live in Imperial County, and it is an underrepresented area, so I don't want to get even more marginalized than what we already are," said Donna Jernigan, who has been a business owner for a decade.
But a teacher from Calexico says Prop 50 will help balance congregational districts with Texas.Â
"If Prop 50 passes then we are adding an extra layer of protection for the congressional districts balance across the United States and this nation," said Alonzo-Garza.
Donna Jernigan has been a business owner for a decade and she says voting "yes" on Prop 50 could not be beneficial, especially the cost of the special election.
"We are already In the debt of $20 million so how is that gonna help this small business owner and tax wise and so, it's not just that the business owner is the working person like this these $300 million has to come out of somewhere," said Jernigan.
If Prop 50 passes, the congressional map will be temporary lasting from 2026 to 2030.
Polls in Imperial County will open at 7:00 a.m and close at 8:00 p.m.
