2022 Draft Redistricting Maps
As part of the redistricting process, the City is required to produce and publish draft maps for review and consideration. Maps must be published on this website at least 10 days before they are presented to City Council for review. Maps #1 and #2 were discussed at the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting. Maps #3 and #4 were produced as a result of feedback from City Council on the first two maps, and were discussed at the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting. Additional maps, including maps produced and submitted by members of the public, will also be published in this section.
In 2020, the City of Carson adopted City Council districts for the four city council seats, with the Mayor’s seat remaining at large. Every ten 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 the City of Carson, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which was released in September 2021. For the City of Carson, the redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022.
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 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 the City of Carson, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which was released in August 2021. For the City of Carson, 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 Mayor and City Council will seek input in selecting the next district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the Mayor and City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
You can contact John Raymond, Assistant City Manager at 310-952-1773 or
jraymond@carsonca.gov to find out more about how the process works.
What do the existing council districts look like?
You can find a map of the City's current council districts
here.
What criteria will our Mayor and City Council use 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 Mayor and City Council notify the public about redistricting?
The Mayor and 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 workshops and public input hearings will be provided in applicable languages (e.g., Spanish and Tagalog) if residents submit a request in advance. The Mayor and City Council will notify the public about redistricting public workshops and public input 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 Mayor and City Council will be holding public hearings and public input workshops to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn.
| Pre-Draft Map Public Hearing |
November 16, 2021 7pm City Council Meeting |
| Public Workshops
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January 10, 2022 6pm Hemingway Park
January 11, 2022 6pm Dolphin Park |
| Presentation and Adoption of Draft City Council Member District Boundaries Map
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| Pre-Final Map Public Hearing |
January 18, 2022 7pm City Council Meeting
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Public Workshops
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January 19, 2022 * 6pm
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January 25, 2022 * 6pm
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| Pre-Final Map Public Hearing |
February 1, 2022 7pm City Council Meeting
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Public Workshops
Spectrum Local Channel 35
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February 8, 2022 * 6pm
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February 9, 2022 * 6pm
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February 16, 2022 * 6pm
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February 19, 2022 * 10am & 1pm
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February 22, 2022 * 6pm
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February 26, 2022 * 10am & 12pm
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| Public Hearing/Introduction of
District Boundaries Ordinance |
March 1, 2022 7pm City Council Meeting |
| Final Map Adoption |
March 15, 2022 7pm City Council Meeting |
You can also submit public comments, including suggested draft maps, by emailing
CityClerk@carsonca.gov
Where can I find out more?
The City maintains a webpage on the city’s redistricting process.