Redistricting Process

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Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed.  Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and doing public outreach, including to non- English-speaking communities.

What is redistricting?

Every ten (10) years, districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each city councilmember represents about the same number of constituents. In Coalinga, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which is released around March 31, 2021. For the City of Coalinga, the redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022.

Why does redistricting matter to me?

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a councilmember.

The City Council will seek input in selecting the next district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.

You can contact the City Clerk at (559) 935-1533 or sjensen@coalinga.com to find out more about how the process works.

What do existing council districts look like?

You can find a map of the City’s current council districts here: https://www.coalinga.com/335/Council-Districts

What criteria will be used when drawing district lines?

To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) geographically contiguous districts, (2) the geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (3) geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (4) easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.), and (5) lines shall be drawn to encourage geographic compactness. In addition, boundaries shall not be drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against a political party.

How will our City Council notify the public about redistricting?

The City Council will reach out to local media to publicize the redistricting process. Also, we will make a good faith effort to notify community groups of various kinds about the redistricting process. Our public hearings will be provided in applicable languages if residents submit a request in advance. The City Council will notify the public about redistricting hearings, post maps online before adoption, and create a dedicated web page for all relevant information about the redistricting process.

How can I get involved?

The City Council will be holding hearings to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Those will be held as follows:

 The City of Coalinga invites the community to attend Public Hearings to provide input on the Coalinga City Council election district maps for the 2020 Census redistricting process. 

 

EVENT

 

DATE, TIME, & LOCATION

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Thursday, February 17, 2022; 6:00pm

Pre-Draft Map, Discussion, Summary of Redistricting Law, Criteria, 2020 Census, and Process 

 

City Council Chambers

155 W. Durian Avenue

Coalinga, CA 93210

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING 

 

Thursday, March 3, 2022; 6:00pm

Community Input and District Alternatives, City Council Consideration and Direction Regarding Draft Map

 

City Council Chambers

155 W. Durian Avenue

Coalinga, CA 93210

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Thursday, March 17, 2022; 6:00pm

Public Input on Draft Map

 

City Council Chambers

155 W. Durian Avenue

Coalinga, CA 93210

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

Thursday, April 7, 2022; 6:00pm

Presentation of Proposed Resolution and City Councilmember District Boundaries Map, Public Input, and City Council Action on Resolution

 

City Council Chambers

155 W. Durian Avenue

Coalinga, CA 93210

 

All Public Hearings will be held in the Coalinga City Council Chambers located at

155 W. Durian Avenue

Coalinga, CA 93210

 

For questions or to submit comments please contact the City Clerk’s Office

(559) 935-1533

sjensen@coalinga.com

 

How can I provide input on the drawing of district maps?  

Members of the public may address the City Council and testify during any of the scheduled redistricting public hearings or submit their written testimony. Written testimony may be provided during the public hearing or can be submitted electronically by emailing the City Clerk at info@coalinga.com by 5:00pm on the day of the City Council meeting.