by Chris Bailey
11 October 2021 Camarillo, Ventura County
The Camarillo City Council will host the first of four public hearings on the redistricting process on October 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Redistricting is underway throughout California and involves the redrawing of district lines to balance the population in each of the 5 voting districts. The current district map was confirmed in May 2019 and known as Map 130
This is the first time Camarillo has undergone redistricting since transitioning to District-Based Elections in 2019. Redistricting occurs every ten years with the release of new U.S. Census data. The U.S. Census is the support to ensure each citizen is represented by a City Council member.
Community participation is vital as redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a councilmember. Camarillo residents are invited to learn about redistricting, share comments, and suggest maps for redrawing the lines through a series of public meetings.
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The public hearings will be located at City Hall, Council Chambers, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, as follows:
                                   Public Hearing 1 – October 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
                                   Public Hearing 2 – November 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
                                   Public Hearing 3 – January 26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.   Â
                                   Public Hearing 4 – February 23, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
A certified Spanish interpreter will be available. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special needs may be met by calling (805) 388-5397 in advance of the hearing. Please visit the Camarillo webpage for additional details: www.cityofcamarillo.org/redistricting. An interesting review of the Redistricting Hearing that were held in 2019 can be found here.
Chris Bailey is a reporter-at-large of citizensjournal.us, a business owner, military veteran and longtime resident of Camarillo
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