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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:1
DATE:
March 19, 2020
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NATIONAL
DEMOGRAPHICS CORPORATION FOR DISTRICTING SERVICES
TO TRANSITION FROM AT -LARGE TO DISTRICT -BASED
ELECTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS
CODE SECTION 10010 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
34886 EFFECTIVE FOR THE NOVEMBER 2020 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager's Office
PRESENTER:
Joseph Montes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Award a contract to National Demographics Corporation for Districting Services in an
amount not to exceed sixty thousand dollars to transition from at -large to district -based
elections for City Council, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
2. Authorize the transfer of $60,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Non -
Departmental Contractual Services Account 19000-5161.001.
BACKGROUND
On March 20, 2020, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to switch to election by
district for the November 2020 election. The background for that decision and explanation of the
transition to district process is set forth in the Resolution of Intention and associated staff report.
Transition requires the services of a qualified demographer. City staff solicited proposals from
National Demographics Corporation ("NDC") and Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research,
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Inc. for these services. Both firms have provided such services to numerous jurisdictions and the
cost proposals were equivalent.
Based upon NDC's familiarity with the Santa Clarita Valley (having done work for Castaic
Elementary School District, Newhall Elementary School District, Santa Clarita Valley Water,
and Sulphur Springs Elementary School District), as well as the fact that NDC is local (and
anticipating potential travel interruptions over the next few months based upon the Covid-19
pandemic), staff recommends the Council award a contract to NDC for districting services.
Under Elections Code section 10010 the City has 90 days within which to conduct 5 or more
public hearings to consider potential district boundaries, as well as an ordinance that would
switch the City Council to election by districts.
Prior to consideration of such an ordinance, the City must conduct two public hearings to solicit
input from the public regarding the composition of the districts. Subsequent to the two public
hearings, proposed district maps are generated by the demographer and posted for at least 7 days
and two more hearings are held to solicit input on the proposed district boundaries, as well as the
sequencing of districts for staggered terms of office. At the conclusion of these hearings, the
Council can adopt an ordinance switching to districts.
As outlined in the proposal attached to this staff report, NDC would participate in the public
hearings required by the Elections Code as part of the districting process. NDC would also
analyze and draft districting maps, as well as provide paper and on-line tools for public
participation in map drafting.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, the budget will be adjusted accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS
March 12, 2020 Proposal
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By National Demographics Corporation
Douglas Johnson, President
March 12, 2020
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Kenneth W. Striplin, City Manager
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa. Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Dr. Striplin,
National Demographics Corporation
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to the City of Santa Clarita. NDC has 40 years
of experience districting and redistricting local jurisdictions, together with unmatched experience
working with jurisdictions facing California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) concerns. Based in Glendale,
NDC has worked on CVRA analysis and districting efforts for over 100 cities, 250 school districts,
and scores of other local California jurisdictions across the state — including the City's 2013-2014
CVRA project. NDC also assisted Castaic Elementary, Sulphur Springs Elementary, Newhall
Elementary, and Santa Clarita Valley Water District with their transitions to by -district elections. We
welcome the opportunity to again bring the firm's expertise and skills to assist the City.
For each project, there are certain required basic elements, and there are several options that the City
can include or leave out at its option. NDC carefully tailors each project to the needs and goals of the
individual client partner. NDC also welcomes the opportunity to work with the City to encourage
public participation in this process, as we offer several unique tools developed specifically for public
engagement in this effort.
The attached proposal consists of a brief introduction; specific proposed project elements and options;
timeline and cost information; conclusion; and signature section. NDC looks forward to working with
you on this effort. The "basic elements" includes all the required elements from your request for a
proposal. Please call or email if you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this proposal.
Sincerely,
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Table of Contents
About National Demographics Corporation: ........................................................... 3
BriefCompany History.................................................................................................
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TechnicalExpertise....................................................................................................... 4
PublicInvolvement....................................................................................................... 4
Minority Group Outreach/Partnerships...................................................................
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Openness........................................................................................................................ 5
MediaOutreach............................................................................................................. 6
LocalLeadership............................................................................................................ 6
ProposedScope of Work.............................................................................................
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Basic Districting Project Elements.................................................................
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Optional Districting Project Elements...........................................................7
Other Potential Project -Related Expenses:
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Impeccable References................................................................................................. 7
AdditionalAnalysis........................................................................................................
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Conclusion......................................................................................................................
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ProposalAcceptance...................................................................................................10
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Resume of President Dr. Douglas Johnson...................................................................................11
Resume of Vice President Dr. Justin Levitt...................................................................................13
Resume of Senior Consultant Ms. Shalice Tilton..........................................................................15
Resume of Senior Consultant Dr. Robert McEntire....................................................................16
Resume of Senior Consultant Dr. Jeff Tilton................................................................................17
SampleClient List..............................................................................................................................19
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About National Demographics Corporation:
Brief Company History
NDC has served hundreds of local governments over the past 40 years. Founded in 1979,
NDC has performed work in all regions of the country, serving clients as varied as the States
of Mississippi, Arizona, Florida and Illinois, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo and
Merced Counties, Clark County Nevada, American Waterworks, California's Franchise Tax
Board, the San Diego Unified School District, the cities of Pasadena, San Diego, Moreno
Valley, and Menlo Park, the Foundation for California, and the Arizona cities of Glendale,
Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Mesa and Surprise.
The company is especially well known for its work in local and state government. Since
adoption of the law in 2002, NDC has established a reputation as the state's leading
demographic expert on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), having performed
demographic assessments of potential CVRA liability and/or moves to by -district elections
for over 350 jurisdictions. No company has been responsible for addressing the electoral
demographic needs of more local governments, as NDC has districted and/or redistricted well
over 200 local school districts, cities, water districts, county boards, and other local districts.
The firm assisted the City with its 2013-2014 California Voting Rights Act issue, and has
proudly assisted numerous other Santa Clarita-area jurisdictions with the transition from at -
large to by -district elections:
NDC Districting Clients in Santa Clarita Area
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Nationally recognized as a pioneer in good government districting and redistricting, NDC is
especially experienced in providing public education and engagement in the local redistricting
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This background gives us unmatched expertise in the issues, questions, and decisions
jurisdictions face during districting, redistricting, or in any discussion regarding the California
and Federal Voting Rights Act and related election system choices.
Technical Expertise
NDC's personnel are nationally recognized as leaders in the districting field, and are
responsible for numerous books and articles on the subject. NDC possesses all the hardware
and software necessary to the districting and redistricting needs of any jurisdiction, and its
personnel have extensive experience in the line -drawing side of districting and redistricting
work as well as in developing the databases used for these purposes.
The technical demands of a districting effort are high, and NDC is the undisputed leader in
this area. But far more important than technical expertise are the interpersonal understanding
and experience working with all parties in the process, including the public. NDC's "3 E's"
approach to Engaging, Educating and Empowering community residents offers unmatched
experience and unique tools for public participation in the districting process.
Public Involvement
NDC pioneered the "transparent districting" approach which involves the public at every
stage of the process. The company invented the "public participation kit" for public
participation in districting efforts, and our clients widely compliment our highly refined tool —
especially when compared to the less -refined imitations offered by many of the firm's
competitors. And NDC uniquely offers online mapping tools that allow residents and
community groups to independently spend quality time developing and refining proposed
districting maps.
Even with these unique public engagement offerings, NDC's most valuable service is the
firm's experience transforming often -contentious and passionate debates on this difficult
subject into thoughtful, constructive discussions focused on the options and outcomes rather
than individual personalities or positions. And, of course, NDC also has considerable
experience working with translators in public forums and providing materials in English,
Spanish and other languages.
Sample NDC G6Interactive Review Map"
(used to view and evaluate, not to draw, maps)
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When included in a project, NDC has seen considerable public interest in these optional public
participation tools. Often five, ten or even twenty or thirty draft maps are proposed by
community residents. And NDC developed has a highly refined and proven methodology for
efficiently guiding the community and the Council through selecting and refining a map, even
when starting from 10, 20, 30 or even 40 initial draft maps.
Minority Group Outreach/Partnerships
U.S. Supreme Court decisions are constantly changing the rules regarding districting, "race -
based districting," and the establishment of districts focused on the electoral power of
"protected classes." It is crucial that the consultant work with the racial, ethnic, and other
community groups at the beginning of the process to welcome their ideas and develop the
appropriate expectations regarding minority representation prospects. No NDC local
districting or redistricting plans has ever been overturned in Court, nor have any even faced a
Department of Justice challenge (much less lost such a challenge).
Openness
Any change in election systems can have momentous implications for the distribution of
political power in a jurisdiction and for access by groups and individuals to the governance
process. Not surprisingly, such changes often attract considerable public attention, sometimes
generate intense controversy, and may draw charges of manipulation and abuse of power.
Disputes over the form and substance of the process and the results can result in stalemate or
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legal challenge. It is crucial, therefore, that the jurisdiction establish, at the beginning, a process
that is not only fair, but that is seen to be fair, to all contending groups and individuals.
Media Outreach
NDC's work has been widely praised in the media, and NDC has worked extensively on with
all types of press including radio, television, newspaper, and new media.
Local Leadership
NDC views its role as an advisor and technical resource. The firm advises its clients, but every
project remains the client's project. NDC presents advice and options based on its experience
and expertise, but ultimately the decisions are made by the jurisdiction itself. NDC welcomes
the chance to assist this project under the guidance and direction of the jurisdiction's elected
leadership, key staff members, and the entire community.
Proposed Scope of Work
To provide the flexibility to meet the needs of each client moving to by -district elections,
NDC offers a full menu of options:
Basic Districting Project Elements
Includes all the services listed below: ..................................................................................... $27,500
• Project Setup and coordination:
o Development of redistricting database including Census and California Statewide
Database data;
o Incorporation of any Geographic Information System (GIS) data that the City
wishes to include and provides (often including school locations; school
attendance areas; important local landmarks; or local neighborhood boundaries);
o Initial discussion with key staff and/or Council members about demographics,
communities of interest, schedule and criteria;
o Any phone- or web -conference calls to discussion the project's progress or
answer any Council, staff or media questions that may arise;
Plan Development:
o Create of 2 to 4 initial draft maps for Council and public consideration;
o Analysis and preparation for Council consideration of all whole or partial plans
submitted by the public;
o Conversion of all maps and reports to web -friendly versions for online posting;
o Online posting of all maps to an interactive website for detailed review;
o Create any requested additional and/or revised maps as requested;
• Plan Presentation:
o Present (by phone- or web -conference included, in person subject to optional
element cost) at public hearings and/or community forums prior to the drawing
of any draft district maps;
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o Present (by phone- or web -conference included, in person subject to optional
element cost) at public hearings at Council meetings and/or public forums to
discuss the draft maps;
Work with the County Registrar of Voters to implement the final adopted plan.
Optional Districting Project Elements
Selected at the client's discretion:
• In -person attendance and participation at Council meetings, public
forum(s), and/or any other requested meetings; ............................................................. $2,000
• Preparation and processing of paper, PDF and Excel -based "public participation
kits" (paper kits that allow the public to draw and submit their own plans)...............$3,500
• Creation, hosting, and updating of an NDC--managed project information
website (if the client does not wish to manage a project website as part
of its existing website). ........................................................................................................ $4,000
• Hosting, managing and processing submitted plans for an online interactive
system that allows public to draw and submit proposed districting plans
through a standard web browser......................................................................................$12,500
• Spanish translation of project -related materials..................................................$125 per page
Stated prices include all travel, printing (except public participation kits and any large -plot
maps), and other anticipated expenses.
Timeline: A timeline will be established in consultation with the client. This typically takes
three to nine months, but can be done faster when necessary.
NDC has reviewed the City's draft timeline, and we can manage the dates and deadlines in
that schedule.
Other Potential Project -Related Expenses:
The only anticipated additional districting expenses would be any site or staff costs for
conducting the community forums; and the cost of printing or copying paper copies of the
"Public Participation Kit." In NDC's experience, most public participants will download and
print the Kits in their own homes or offices.
Impeccable References
All of NDC's former clients — without exception — can be contacted for references. The firm
has no embarrassing projects. All NDC's local districting and redistricting plans have been
accepted into law with a minimum of controversy. A list of references is included below.
Mr. Douglas Williford, City Manager, City of El Cajon, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA
92020. Phone: (619) 441-1716. Email: dwillifo@cityofelcajon.us
Mr. Rick Haydon, City Manager, City of Santa Maria, 110 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA
93454-5190. Phone: (805) 925-0951 ext. 2200. Email: rhaydon@cityofsantamaria.org
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Ms. Pam Abel, Superintendent, Modesto City Schools, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA
95351-2631. Phone: (209) 574-1616. Email: able.p@mcs4kids.com
Mr. Darrell Talbert, City Manager, City of Corona, 400 S Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA
92882-2187. Phone: 951.279.3670. Email: Darrell.Talbert@ci.corona.ca.us
Mr. Steve Carrigan, City Manager, City of Merced, 678 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340.
Phone: 209- 385-6834 Email: citymanager@cityofinerced.org
Mr. Devin Reif, Strategic Planning, City of Oakland, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315,
Oakland, CA 94612. Phone: 510-238-3550 Email: DReiff@oaklandnet.com
Mr. David Silberman, Deputy County Counsel, San Mateo County, 400 County Center, 6th
Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. Phone: 650-363-4749 Email: dsilberman@smcgov.org
Judge Hugh Rose (retired), Chairman, City of Modesto Districting Commission. 508 King
Richard Lane, Modesto, CA 95350. Phone (209) 522-0719. Email: hhrose@hotmail.com.
Ms. Lucinda Aja. City Clerk, City of Buckeye, Arizona. 100 N Apache Rd, Suite A, Buckeye,
AZ 85326. Phone (623) 349-6007. Fax (623) 349-6098. Email: laja@buckeyeaz.gov.
Additional Analysis
NDC is happy to assist with any additional analysis that the client requests at our standard
hourly rates:
Principal (Dr. Douglas Johnson) ..........$300 per hour
Vice President (Justin Levitt).................$200 per hour
Senior Consultant....................................$125 per hour
Analyst / Clerical.....................................$50 per hour
Dr. Johnson is also available for deposition and/or testimony work if needed, at $350 per
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Conclusion
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Since its founding NDC has been the preeminent company in the nation devoted to local
election systems. To summarize:
• NDC, founded in 1979, has a demonstrated record of reliability and financial solvency.
• NDC's hardware and software resources were specially designed and acquired for
districting and redistricting purposes.
• NDC's highly respected personnel have impeccable credentials in each aspect of the
districting and redistricting processes.
• NDC's suggested approach has been tested in many jurisdictions.
• Any NDC client can be contacted for testimonials and reference.
• NDC has more experience in the field of municipal political election systems than any
other company of which NDC is aware.
• NDC has demonstrated experience over many years in working with the press and media
on local election system issues.
• NDC possesses fully up-to-date and highly effective geographic retrieval systems with
applications specifically designed for districting and redistricting.
• Neither the Justice Department nor any Court has ever rejected any local government
districting or redistricting plan submitted by NDC.
It should be clear that NDC has all of the resources of experience, technical expertise, and
legal/political know-how to assist the City in its current effort. NDC looks forward to the
opportunity to work with the City on this project.
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Proposal Acceptance
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The terms of this proposal are available for 45 calendar days from its delivery to you. In
most situations, NDC is open to extending that period of time to meet any particular needs
of your jurisdiction.
NDC prides ourselves on tailoring each project to the needs and goals of each individual
client. NDC is open to any feedback, concerns, requests, or changes regarding this proposal.
If, however, it is acceptable in its current form, then NDC welcomes the opportunity to
begin work as soon as possible.
If your jurisdiction has specific contract and/or letter of agreement language you prefer to
use, please provide it and ignore the signature block below. If you prefer, simply sign two
copies of this proposal in the signature block below and return them to NDC. Once signed
by NDC, one copy will be returned to you. Thank you.
For National Demographics Corporation For the City of Santa Clarita
Douglas Johnson, President
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Douglas Mark Johnson
P.O. Box 5271
Glendale, CA 91221
djohnson@NDCresearch.com
mobile: (310) 200-2058
office: (909) 624-1442
fax: (818) 254-1221
Employment
President, National Demographics Corporation, 2006 — present.
Senior Analyst, National Demographics Corporation, 2001 — 2006.
Fellow, Rose Institute of State and Local Government, 2001 — present.
Project Manager and Senior Manager at three internet startup companies, 1999 - 2001.
U.S. Representative Stephen Horn, Legislative Director and System Manager. 1993 — 1997.
Coro Foundation, Fellowship in Public Affairs. 1992 — 1993.
Rose Institute for State and Local Government, Student Manager. 1989 — 1992.
Education
Claremont Graduate University, Ph.D. in Political Science, 2015. Dissertation: "Independent
Redistricting Commissions: Hopes and Lessons Learned."
UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management, MBA, 1999.
Claremont McKenna College, BA in Government (Political Science), 1992.
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Publications and Articles
Christian Science Monitor "Let the public help draw voting districts," October 25, 2013.
New York Times, "The Case for Open Primaries," February 19, 2009.
Los Angeles Times Opinion Articles:
"A neighbor's help on redistricting" June 24, 2007.
"A Trojan horse primary for the GOP" February 25, 2007.
"Where a porn palace stood" (article on redevelopment), July 30, 2006.
Fresno Bee Opinion Article: "The Poison Handshake" June 15, 2004.
Redistricting in America. Rose Institute of State and Local Government, 2010.
Restoring the Competitive Edge: California's Need for Redistricting Reform and the Likely
Impact of Proposition 77. Rose Institute of State and Local Government, 2005.
"Competitive Districts in California" Rose Institute of State and Local Government, 2005.
Latinos and Redistricting: "Californios For Fair Representation" and California Redistricting in
the 1980s. Rose Institute of State and Local Government, 1991.
Speaker or Panelist
California School Board Association Annual Education Conference panelist: "The California
Voting Rights Act: What Board Members Must Know." December 4, 2015.
Associated Cities of California — Orange County, Keynote Speaker, Newly Elected Officials'
Reception and Dinner, "The California Voting Rights Act," January 29, 2015.
California League of Cities, City Manager Department, 2015 Department Meeting: "Opportunity to
Engage Residents: The California Voting Rights Act." January 29, 2015.
California League of Cities, City Clerk Department, 2014 Annual Meeting: "Whose Line Is It
Anyway: Making the transition from at -large to by -district elections." September 3, 2014.
National Conference of State Legislatures, Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee: 2007
Spring Forum, "The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commissions' experiences with the
first -ever independent redistricting."
National Conference of State Legislatures, Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee: 2008
Spring Forum, "Communities of Interest In Redistricting: A Practical Guide."
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National Conference of State Legislatures, Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee: 2009
Fall Forum, "The Key to Successful Redistricting."
National Conference of State Legislatures, Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee: 2010
Spring Forum, "Communities of Interest in Redistricting: A key to drawing 2011 plans (and for
their defense)."
National Conference of State Legislatures, Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee: 2011
Winter Forum, "Citizen Voting Age Data from a line -drawer's viewpoint."
Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Santa Barbara's Channel Cities Club, "California's next experiment:
independent, public redistricting," January 18, 2011.
Annual Conference, Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Presenter at "Redistricting Law and the
Voting Rights Act: What It Means for Your City or Town in 2011," August 25, 2010.
Redistricting The 2010 Census, and Your Budget, Sponsored by the Rose Institute of State and
Local Government, California League of Cities, October 15, 2009.
Arizona Election Law 2010 Continuing Legal Education Conference, "Communities of interest and
technology in redistricting," sponsored by the Arizona State Bar Association, March 2010
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California's New Independent Redistricting Commission, sponsored by the Irvine Foundation and
the California Redistricting Collaborative, December 15, 2009
Tribal Association of Sovereign Indian Nations (TASIN) Legislative Day 2009, "The 2010 Census
and 2011 Redistricting in California," December 2, 2009.
California School Board Association, "Litigation Issues and the California Voting Rights Act,"
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December 4, 2009.
California Latino School Boards Association, "Introduction to the California Voting Rights Act,"
August 20, 2009.
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Building a National Reform Movement, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2006, conference on redistricting
reform hosted by the League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center, and The Council for
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Texas Tech University, "A Symposium on Redistricting," May, 2006
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California League of Cities, "Introduction to the California Voting Rights Act."
Voices of Reform, a project of the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco: multiple forums on
redistricting and / or term limits, 2006 — 2007
Classroom speaker at Pepperdine University, the University of La Verne, Pomona College and
Claremont McKenna College
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Justin Mark Levitt
P.O. Box 5271
Glendale, CA 91221
jlevitt@NDCresearch.com
mobile: (480) 390-7480
office: (818) 254-1221
fax: (818) 254-1221
Employment
Vice -President, National Demographics Corporation, 2012 — present.
Senior Analyst, National Demographics Corporation, 2003 — 2011.
Instructor in Political Science, University of California, San Diego, 2012 — present.
Graduate Research Fellow, Center for US -Mexico Studies, 2010 — present.
Graduate Research Fellow, University of California, San Diego, 2008 — 2010 and 2013 — 2014.
Jesse M. Unruh California Assembly Fellow. 2006 — 2007.
Rose Institute for State and Local Government, Student Manager. 2005 — 2006.
Education
University of California, San Diego, Ph.D. Political Science, 2016. Dissertation title: "The Impact
of Geographic Patterns on Tradeoffs in Redistricting."
Claremont McKenna College, BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), 2006.
Academic Honors
California Studies Fellow, University of California, San Diego, 2007 — 2009
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Publications and Conference Presentations
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Settle, Jamie, Robert Bond, and Justin Levitt. 2011. "The Social Origins of Adult Political 0
Behavior." American Politics Research: 39 (2). 239-263
Miller, Kenneth and Justin Levitt. 2007. "The San Joaquin Valley." In The New Political
Geography, of California. Eds. Frederick Douzet, Thad Kousser, and Kenneth Miller. Berkeley:
Institute of Government Studies.
"The Political Geography of Tradeoffs in Redistricting" Paper presented at the State Politics and
Policy Conference, Iowa City, IA, 2013
Getting fFhat You pant.• A Bargaining Approach to Fail - Division in Redistricting. Paper presented at the
"Challenging Urban Borders : the geopolitics of immigration and segregation" workshop,
Berkeley, CA, 2013 and the State Politics and Policy Conference, Houston, TX, 2012
"An Atlas of Public Health in Mexico" (with Alberto Diaz Cayeros). Paper presented at the
Hewlett Foundation Conference on Public Health, Mexico City, DF. 2012
"Remoteness and the Territoriality of Public Health" (with Alberto Diaz Cayeros).
Paper presented at the American Political Science Association conference, Seattle, WA. 2011
"Initiatives as revealed preferences"
Paper presented at the American Political Science Association conference, Seattle, WA. 2011
`No Se Puede: Latino Politicallncorporation in Phoenix. ". Paper Presented at the New Political
Geography of California conference, Berkeley, CA., 2009
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`Political Change in the Central Valley". Paper Presented at the Western Political Science
Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.,2007
Working Papers
Hill, Seth, Thad Kousser, Alex Hughes, and Justin Levitt. ND. "Horn Competitiveness Shapes
Inf eguent Primary Voters Response to Receiving a GOTV Mailer:"
Diaz-Cayeros, Alberto and Justin Levitt. ND. `Remoteness and the Telztorialily of Public Health."
Levitt, Justin. ND. "Getting LVhat You fFant.• A Bargaining Approach to Fair Division in Commission -
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Teaching Experience
California State University, Long Beach, Department of Political Science
Adjunct ProfessorPOSC 327 (Urban Politics)
Spring 2016-Present
Adjunct ProfessorPOSC 229 (Cases in Policy Analysis)
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Adjunct ProfessorPOSC 412 (Law and Social Change)
Spring 2016-Present
Adjunct ProfessorPOSC 399 (California Politics Short Course)
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Instructor—Poli 10 (Introduction to American Politics)
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mobile: (714) 308-0726 stilton@NDCresearch.com office: (818) 254-1221
Employment
Senior Consultant, National Demographics Corporation, 2017 — present.
City Clerk, Department Director, Executive Manager, City of Buena Park, CA, 1998 — 2017
Deputy City Clerk, Division Manager, City of Buena Park, CA, 1994 — 1997
Education
Master of Public Administration, National University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Grand Canyon University
Master Municipal Clerk, International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Certified Municipal Clerk, International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Professional Affiliations
International Institute of Municipal Clerks
League of California Cities, City Clerks Department
City Clerks Association of California
Southern California City Clerks Association
Buena Park Area Business Council
Historical Society of Buena Park
External Highlights
Contributor, 2014 League of California Cities Western Cities publication, "The Balanced Triangle
and the City Clerk's Role in Local Government."
Adjunct Professor, 2014-17 UC Irvine Extension and Association of California Cities — Public
Policy Making Academy "Public Governance — City Government."
Guest Speaker, 2012 Association of California Cities Orange County, Government Leadership
Summit, "Navigating Public Policy"
Guest Speaker, 2008 League of California Cities New Law and Election Seminar, "The Rewards
of Being a Fearless City Clerk"
Co -Author, "International Institute of Municipal Clerks Code of Ethics Rules of Procedure,"
adopted by IIMC, July 2008
Guest Speaker, 2008 League of California Cities Mayor and City Council Executive Forum,
"Technology and Electronic Media and the Public Records Act"
Educator and Trainer, 2007-2008 Master Municipal Clerk Academy of the International Institute
of Municipal Clerks, "Understanding the Complex Legalities of the Clerk Domain"
Editor/Contributor, 2008 League of California Cities publication, "The People's Business: A
Guide to the California Public Records Act"
2007 Integrity of Profession Award, Soroptimist International of Buena Park.
"Shalice Tilton Day," September 12, 2006, Buena Park City Council Proclamation
2003 President's Award, "Paying it Forward to Youth," City Clerks Association of California
2002 President's Ensemble Award, City Clerks Association of California
Founder, Program Chair, and Trainer, City Clerks Association of California, "Nuts & Bolts"
Education Institute (100+ participants annually), 1997-2004
Mentor for Continuing Education for Public Officials, provided educational and professional
guidance to entry-level City Clerks, 2002-2004
Guest Speaker, 2003 League of California Cities New Law and Election Seminar, "The Art of
Preparing Minutes and Crafting Agenda Reports"
Nominated, 1999 International Institute of Municipal Clerks Technology Award of Excellence
Guest Speaker, City Clerks Association of California 1998 Annual Conference, "Charting Your
Course - The Role, Responsibilities, and Duties of the City Clerk"
Guest Speaker, Government, Business & Education Tech Expo '97, "Records Management"
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Robert H. McEntire
P.O. Box 5271
Glendale, CA 91221
rmcentire@NDCresearch.com
mobile: (323) 806-6788
office: (818) 254-1221
fax: (818) 254-1221
Employment
Senior Consultant, National Demographics Corporation, 2017 — present.
Assistant Superintendent Business/CBO, Covina -Valley Unified School District, 2016 — present.
Chief Business & Financial Officer, Glendale Unified School District, 2014 — 2016.
Chief Business Officer, Garvey School District, 2012 — 2014.
Chief Financial Officer, Hollywood & Broadway Entertainment Partners, Los Angeles, New York,
Boston, Singapore, 2005 — 2012.
Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Doctor of Education: K-12 Leadership in
Urban School Settings (Candidate), 2019. Dissertation title: "The Influence of Globalization,
Leadership, and Science Fairs on the Female Acquisition of 21 st-Century Skills and Their College -
Career Pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Mayors and Careers as Seen at
Our Lady's School in Ireland."
Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, AZ, MBA in Global Business
Management, 2008.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration, 2003.
Recent Districting Engagements (partial list)
CITIES SCHOOL DISTRICTS
City of Barstow Antelope Valley College
City of Dana Point Barstow Unified School District
City of Duarte Ca)on Valley Unified School District
City of Norco El Monte Union High School District
City of Oxnard Inglewood Unified School District
City of Placentia Irvine Unified School District
City of Santee
City of South Pasadena
Town of Yucca Valley
Publications and Conference Presentations
California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO):
Annual Conference, April 2018
• Panelist: Keeping Your Board Onboard: Effective Strategies for Business Leaders When Working with
their Elected Officials —100 Attendees
Chief Business Officer Symposium, November 2017
• Presider — General Session — 600 Attendees
• Panelist: The Budget and LCAP Integration at the District Level
Annual Conference, April 2016
• Presenter: Maximizing and Linking Your Bond, Capital Facilities and M&O Programs — 150 Attendees
• Presenter: Linking Your Bond, Maintenance and Operations Programs: Best Practices to Stretch
Limited Resources — 100 Attendees
• Presenter: Evolution of the role of the Chief Business Officer — 300 Attendees
Chief Business Officer Symposium, November 2015
• Presider — General Session — 600 Attendees
Teaching Experience
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
• Lecturer: Personnel Administrators Academy, November 2017
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Jeff S. Tilton St.
P.O. Box 5271
Glendale, CA 91221
jtilton@ndcresearch.com
mobile: (209) 404-0412
office: (909) 624-1442
fax: (818) 254-1212
Employment
Senior Consultant, National Demographic Corporation, 2019 — present
Deputy Superintendent (retired), New Jerusalem Elementary School District, 2012-2019
Director, Educational Programs, Janus Youth Programs, Inc., 2011-2012
Senior Account Executive, Northwest Evaluation Association, 2004-2011
Director II, Stanislaus County Office of Education, 2000-2004
Administrator, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, 1999-2000
Chief Academic Officer, Delhi Unified School District, 1997-1999
Director I, San Joaquin County Office of Education, 1992-1997
Teacher/Coach, Manteca Unified School District, 1987-1992
Adjunct Faculty Experience
Chapman University
Grand Canyon University
Portland State University
University of San Diego
Education
University of the Pacific, Ed.D., Educational Administration/Curriculum and Instruction 1998.
Dssertatlon: `A Case Study of the Arizona Boys Ranch Educational Program"
University of Laverne, M.Ed., Educational Leadership, 1989
California State University, Stanislaus, B.A., English, 1986
Associated Education
Association of California School Administrators' Personnel Administrators Academy, 2017-2018
Association of California School Administrators' Superintendents Academy, 2013-2014
Association of California School Administrators' Personnel Administrators Academy, 1994-1995
California School Leadership Academy, 1990-1992
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Speaker or Panelist
Association of California School Administrators Regional Conference, Monterey, California
Association of Personalized Learning Schools & Services State Conference, Sacramento, California
California Charter School Development Center Leadership Conference, San Diego, California
California Charter Schools Organization State Conference, Pasadena, California
California Charter Schools Organization State Conference, Sacramento, California
California League of Middle Schools State Conference, San Diego, California
California Network of Educational Charters State Conference, San Francisco, California
Escalon Kiwanis Club, Escalon, California
Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative School Administrators of California State Conference, San Francisco, CA
Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative School Administrators of California Regional Conference, Visalia, CA
Juvenile Court, Community and Alternative School Administrators of California State Conference, San Diego, CA
KIPP National Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada
Lathrop Sunrise Rotary Club, Lathrop, California
Latina United Republic Women Federation, Stockton, California
Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club, Lodi, California
Manteca Morning Rotary Club, Manteca, California
Missouri Charter Public School Association State Conference, Lake Ozark, Missouri
Modesto Kiwanis Club, Modesto, California
Modesto Rotary Club, Modesto, California
National Association of Charter School Authorizers National Conference, Salt Lake City' Utah
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National League of Middle Schools Conference, Maui, Hawaii
North Modesto Kiwanis Club, Modesto, California
North Stockton Rotary Club, Stockton, California
Ripon Rotary Club, Ripon, California
Stockton Pacific Rotary Club, Stockton, California
Stockton Republic Women Federation, Stockton, California
Stockton Rotary Club, Stockton, California
The Association of Career and College Readiness Organizations State Conference, Palm Desert, California
Tracer Rotary Club, Tracy California
Tracer Tank Town Lions Club, Tracy, California
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