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COUNCIL DISTRICT REDISTRICTING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Council District boundaries must be reviewed every ten years upon receipt of Federal Census data to ensure continuing compliance with the U.S. Constitution and federal and state law. The ten-year review also gives the City the opportunity to adjust the boundaries of the Council Districts if desired.
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that the Census data needed for local redistricting efforts will be released by September 30, 2021. The redistricting must be completed by mid-April 2022 to be operative in the November 2022 election.
State Elections Code sets forth procedural requirements for local redistricting. The Study Session will outline those procedural steps and will inform the Council and the public of required timelines.
The Council may receive information, ask questions, discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the redistricting process.
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