City of VisaliaRedistricting Public HearingKen Chawkins, ConsultantNational Demographics Corporation
Redistricting Process
2February 22, 2022
Step DescriptionPublic Hearing #1August 23, 2021Staff/Measure N Oversight CommitteeHeld prior to release of draft mapsEducate and solicit input on the communities in the DistrictsUpdate on ProcessSeptember 7, 2021City CouncilCouncil confirmed direction regarding participation by City Commissions and CommitteesPublic Hearing #2September 20, 2021City CouncilHeld prior to release of draft mapsEducate and solicit input on the communities in the DistrictsCensus Data ReleasesCensus Bureau releases official 2020 Census population data Sept. 12-Sept. 20, 27Mapping Workshop #1 and #2Discuss communities of interest, neighborhoods; review mapping toolsOctober 13, 6 p.m. (Whitendale Community Center)October 23, 10 a.m. (Anthony Community Center)Update on ProcessNovember 15, 2021City CouncilHeld prior to release of draft mapsCouncil authorized extended timeline of Redistricting ProcessPublic Hearing #3December 6, 20217:30 p.m.City CouncilHeld prior to release of draft mapsEducate and solicit input on the communities in the DistrictsDrop-In Map TimeDecember 20, 20216:00 7:00 PMReview mapping toolsLearn about mapping tools. Receive one-on-one demonstration of Daves RedistricitingMapping Workshop #3January 3, 20226:30 PMReview mapping toolsLearn about mapping tools. Receive demonstration of Daves Redistriciting by City Staff Redistricting Process Continued
3February 22, 2022
Step DescriptionDrop-In Map TimeJanuary 10, 20226:00 7:00 PMReview mapping toolsLearn about mapping tools. Receive one-on-one demonstration of Daves RedistricitingPublic Hearing #4January 10, 20227:30 p.m.Review public and NDC draft mapsDiscuss strengths/weaknesses of mapsProvide feedback/direction for NDCMapping Workshop #4January 15, 202210 AMReview mapping toolsLearn about mapping tools. Receive demonstration of Daves Redistriciting by City StaffDrop-In Map TimeJanuary 18, 20226:00 7:00 PMReview mapping toolsLearn about mapping tools. Receive one-on-one demonstration of Daves RedistricitingDeadline to submit mapsJanuary 20, 20225 PMSubmit public maps to City of VisaliaSend to NDC for demographic evaluation and processingPublic Hearing #5February 7, 20227:30 PMDiscuss and revise the draft mapsDiscuss the election sequencePublic Hearing #6February 22, 20227:30 PMDiscuss and revise the draft mapsDiscuss the election sequenceOption to discuss a final map or continue discussion at a future meetingDiscuss and determine election sequence Current Map
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Current Map / Stats
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Target District Population: 28,400
Equal PopulationFederal Voting Rights ActNo Racial Gerrymandering1. Federal Laws2. California Criteria/Cities 1. Geographically contiguous2. Undivided neighborhoods (Socio-economic geographic areas that should be kept together)3. Easily identifiable boundaries4. Compact(Do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant group of people) Redistricting Rules and Goals
6February 22, 2022Prohibited:
Communities of Interest (COI)From Community WorkshopPrinciples to ConsiderMore competition in DistrictsReduce influence of wealth on representationYouth and Diversity as guidesConsider High Propensity VotingCommunities of Interest to ConsiderSaint John/Oval Northern part of City North Santa FeLakes area in one district7February 22, 2022 Simple Map Review ToolOnline Interactive Review Mapsimilar to Google Maps in ease of useUsed to review, analyze and compare maps, not to create them 8February 22, 2022
Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 106
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 106b
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 111
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 112
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 115
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 117
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Focus Maps per 02/07 Mtg: 118
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Public Hearing & Discussion
16 Selection of map / Resolution Confirm election sequencingDirection for NDCFebruary 22, 2022 Share Your Thoughts
February 22, 2022Website: www.visalia.city/drawvisaliaPhone: 559.713.4535| Email: [email protected]