The California Constitutional Convention

A movement continues to grow in California, one that is working to call a California Constitutional Convention.  Since the last convention, called in 1879, California’s constitution has been amended numerous times and undergone countless changes.  This process has resulted in the constitution being over a 40,000 words long, making it exceedingly difficult to govern the state.  As a result, California’s governance, electoral, and financial systems are quickly eroding while the state is systematically incapable of righting itself. 

In order to help immerse the Latino community in this constitutional restructuring movement, the Latino Voters League and the William C. Velasquez Institute have joined forces to educate Latinos throughout California about the benefits of calling a convention, including answering questions about how to call it, how delegates can be chosen, and what the convention should and should not address.

As the largest minority group in California, the Latino community needs to have a strong voice in any discussion regarding the reshaping of the constitution.  WCVI wants to ensure that Latinos are not only “at the table”, but, rather, control and shape the discussion of calling a constitutional convention.  Latinos have as much at stake here as does any other California resident. And given our current and projected demographics, perhaps even more.

Upcoming Event!

California’s Constitution: Time for an Overhaul
Friday, November 13, 2009
8:30 a.m. Registration | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Program
NTC Events Center (directions)
Truxton & Dewey Roads
San Diego, CA
Refreshments served
Cost: Free

Register Here!!!