Question 1

What is redistricting?

Accepted Answer

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 San Bernardino, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for drawing ward districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which was released in August, 2021.

Question 2

Why does redistricting matter to me?

Accepted Answer

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a ward for purposes of electing a councilmember.
 
The Mayor and City Council will seek input in selecting the next ward map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the Mayor and City Council how you think ward boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
 
You can contact the City Clerk at 909-384-5002 or Rocha_Ge@sbcity.org to find out more about how the process works.

Question 3

What do the existing wards look like?

Accepted Answer

You can find a map of the City’s current wards here.(http://www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=8491)

Question 4

What criteria will our City Council use when drawing ward lines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How will our City Council notify the public about redistricting?

Accepted Answer

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 workshops and public input hearings will be provided in applicable languages (e.g., Spanish) if residents submit a request 72 hours in advance. The 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.

Question 6

How can I get involved?

Accepted Answer

The City Council will be holding public hearings and public input workshops to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Those public workshops and public input hearings will be held on:
 
Summary of Redistricting Law, Criteria, and Process - 2020 Census Presentation
Pre-Draft Map Public Hearing
October 6, 2021 – 8pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
 
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PUBLIC WORKSHOPS/HEARINGS
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Ward 1
October 12, 2021 – 6pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
 
Ward 4
October 16, 2021 – 10am
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
5050 N. Sierra Way
 
Ward 6
October 18, 2021 – 6pm
Delmann Heights Park
2969 N. Flores Street
 
Ward 2
October 19, 2021 - 6pm
Garcia Center for the Arts
536 W. 11th Street
 
Ward 3
October 21, 2021 – 6pm
Lytle Creek Community Center
380 S. K Street
 
Ward 7
October 23, 2021 - 11am
Cathedral of Praise
3030 N. Del Rosa Avenue
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Ward 5
October 25, 2021 – 6pm
Shandin Hills Golf Club
3380 Little Mountain Drive
 
Presentation and Adoption of Draft Council Ward Boundaries Map
Pre-Final Map Public Hearing
November 3, 2021 – 8pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
 
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PRE-FINAL MAP PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
Ward 4
November 6, 2021 – 10am
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
5050 N. Sierra Way
555 W. 6th Street
 
Virtual Meeting - Zoom Webinar
November 7, 2021 – 4pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89341818916(https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89341818916)
Meeting ID - 893 4181 8916
Call In Number - (669) 900-6833
 
Ward 1
November 12, 2021 – 6pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
 
Ward 3
November 13, 2021 - 10am
Lytle Creek Community Center
380 S. K Street
 
Ward 5
November 14, 2021 - 2pm
CSU San Bernardino Student Union
5500 University Parkway
 
Ward 2
November 15, 2021 – 6pm
Garcia Center for the Arts
536 W. 11th Street
 
Citywide - City Council Meeting
November 17, 2021 - 8pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
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Ward 7
November 20, 2021 – 11am
Cathedral of Praise
3030 N. Del Rosa Avenue
 
Virtual Meeting - Zoom Webinar
November 21, 2021 – 4pm
https://sbcity.tiny.us/Redistricting2021
Webinar ID: 848 1955 3738
Call In Number - (669) 900-6833
 
Ward 6
November 22, 2021 – 6pm
New Hope Family Life Center
1505 W. Highland Avenue
 
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Presentation and Adoption of Final Council Ward - Boundaries Map (First Reading)
December 1, 2021 – 8pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street
 
Presentation and Adoption of Final Council Ward - Boundaries Map (Second Reading)
December 15, 2021 – 8pm
Feldheym Central Library
555 W. 6th Street

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