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The City of Carlsbad welcomes the community's involvement in the creation of new City Council district boundaries. Here are some questions you can help answer:
- What groups, neighborhoods and other "communities of interest" should be kept together for the purpose of electing a City Council member?
- How would you define the geographic boundaries of your neighborhood? This could be streets, the beach, railroad tracks, nearby open space or other physical borders. Would your neighbors agree? Why or why not?
- What do you like about how the current districts are laid out? What don't you like? Why?
- What local groups and organizations could help spread the word about the redistricting process to make sure everyone who wants to be involved knows how?
Review and comment on draft maps
Use our interactive map viewer to see maps submitted so far by the public and the city's demographer. Members of the public can submit comments to the commission in writing at redistricting@carlsbadca.gov or at the final hearing on Feb. 17.
Draw a map
Although the commission has narrowed down the maps from which it will select the final map, you may still submit a draft map. Although all maps will be available to the commission, only maps received by Feb. 1 will be analyzed by the demographer in time for the final public hearing on Feb. 17.
Stay in the know
Sign up to get regular updates via email or text "districts" to 760-302-5500 for text message updates.
Public meetings
One more public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 17. At the conclusion of the public hearing on Feb. 17, the Independent Redistricting Commission may adopt a resolution approving the final map.
Learn more about past meetings
Process and timeline
By law, the city's new district maps must be approved by April 17. That means from now until then, the city will hold several public meetings and seek input through online surveys at different stages of the process.
The redistricting process includes several required steps, including four public hearings. The City of Carlsbad is going beyond these minimum requirements for public engagement, holding additional information sessions, virtual workshops and online opportunities for input.
Contact
If you have questions about the process or want to email input on maps, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 760-434-2808 or redistricting@carlsbadca.