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Redistricting 2021
City of Monterey Park introduces the 2021 Redistricting Council District Map
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Click here to look up your district.
Direction: In the top drop menu, choose "District Map Look Up by Adress". Enter Home Number and Street Name. Click Submit.
At the December 15, 2021 city council meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2218 (PDF) adopting the 2021 Council District map based on the 2020 census data and in accordance with the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (FAIR MAPS) Act (Elections Code § 21601-21609).
For the November 2022 election and every 4 years thereafter, only voters in Districts 1 and 5 will be voting for a candidate within their district. In 2024, and every 4 years thereafter, voters in Districts 2, 3, and 4 will vote under the same procedures. The elected positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer will remain at-large and will be voted on in November 2022 and every 4 years thereafter. The term of office for all City elected positions will remain four years. All voters will vote for City’s ballot measures in the election they were proposed. Only voters within said districts will be eligible to vote for a candidate to represent their respective district. Candidates for City Council must reside within the respective district they are running for.
City of Monterey Park Redistricting ProcessCiudad de Monterey Park Proceso de Redistribución de Distritos選區重新劃2021 |
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 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 Monterey Park, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which is released around September 30, 2021.
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 (626) 307-1359 or via email at mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov to find out more about how the process works.
What do the existing council districts look like? www.MontereyPark.ca.gov/DistrictElections Click here to look up your district.
What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?
To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) geographically contiguous districts (each city council district should share a common border with the next), (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. The schedule for the hearings will be posted on the City’s website at www.MontereyPark.ca.gov/Redistricting2021
You can also submit public comments, including suggested draft maps, by emailing: mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov
Schedule of Public Hearings
Programa de audiencias públicas
預定舉行的公開聽證會
Meetings are conducted pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order No. N-29-20 issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020. Accordingly, meetings will be conducted either electronically or physically in the City Council Chambers.
Virtual Meetings - Public comment may be submitted via telephone during the meeting, before the close of public comment, by calling (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247 and entering Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995 then press pound (#). When prompted to enter participation ID number press pound (#) again. Participants wanting to make a public comment need to enter “*9” at the beginning of the item to be added to the rotation for public comments. Press “*6” to unmute yourself when called upon to speak.
- Public Hearing #1 - Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995, Item No. 4A
A City Council Public Hearing to review the districting process and to hear from residents about their ideas for potential "communities of interest" and the composition of districts. - Public Hearing #2 - Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995, Item No. 4A
A City Council Public Hearing to review the districting process, to hear from residents about their ideas for potential "communities of interest," and to receive City Council direction on the criteria to be considered for mapping of districts. - Public Hearing #3 - Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995, Item No. 4A
A City Council Public Hearing to review the districting process, to hear from residents about their ideas for potential "communities of interest," and to receive City Council direction on criteria for consideration for mapping of districts. - Public Hearing #4 - Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 7 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995, Item No. 4A
A City Council Public Hearing to receive public comments and introduce the first reading of an ordinance for the adoption of the final redistricting map. - City Council meeting - Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Virtual Meeting via Zoom - Zoom Meeting ID: 289 222 5995, Item No. 3D
A City Council meeting for the adoption of an ordinance adopting the final map.
City Council Agenda Reports
Informes de actividades del Concejo Municipal
市議會日程報告
- April 7, 2021 (PDF) - City Council Districting - Census Data Update
- July 21, 2021 (PDF) - Public Hearing No. 1 - Community input on criteria to consider PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
- October 20, 2021 (PDF) - Public Hearing No. 2 - Community input on criteria to consider PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
- November 17, 2021 (PDF) - Public Hearing No. 3 - Community input on criteria to consider PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
- December 1, 2021 (PDF) - Public Hearing No. 4 - Community input and introduction of an ordinance to adopt the final district map
- December 15, 2021 (PDF) - Adoption of an ordinance adopting the 2021 Redistricting Map
Supplemental Documents
Documentos complementarios
補充文件
- Cascade Article - July/August Edition (PDF)
- Virtual Informational Meetings via Zoom (PDF)
- 2020 Census Data (PDF)
- Final Map for Consideration
- Community Input on Proposed Maps
- July 21, 2021 Public Hearing - October 20, 2021 Staff Report, Page 7 (PDF)
- October 20, 2021 Public Hearing - November 17, 2021 Staff Report, Page 8 (PDF)
- November 17, 2021 Public Hearing - None
- December 1, 2021 Public Hearing - None
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Interpreter service is available by calling the City Clerk's office 72 hours in advance for arrangement. Translations are available upon request. For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at (626) 307-1360 or via email at City Clerk.