BY JOHN M. SHIELS
THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz
While the controversy over Oak Park has drawn most of the attention, the redistricting map under consideration will cut off the River Oaks community from both North and South Natomas
We have nothing in common with the proposed District 4. We share community centers, fire and police protection, flood control and development issues with Natomas – especially North Natomas.
The proposed map does an injustice to the residents of the River Oaks community.
Along with the rest of Natomas, our community receives flood protection from RD1000; the rest of District 4 does not.
It is not realistic to expect Councilman Rob Fong to devote the same level of attention to the River Oaks community as he devotes to his district as currently structured.
The egregious gerrymandered proposed District 4 disenfranchises more than 7,500 River Oaks residents, depriving them of adequate representation. The proposed map does an injustice to the residents of the River Oaks community.
John M. Shiels is River Oaks Community Association president, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) board chairman, and Reclamation District 1000 board of directors vice president.
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