TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office County Counsel
MEETING DATE: October 26, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Charlotte Scott
PHONE:
707-234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 90 mins
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Conducting a Public Workshop with the Mendocino County Community-Based Advisory Redistricting Commission to Receive Input on Communities of Interest and Potential District Boundaries
(Sponsors: Executive Office and County Counsel)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Conduct public workshop with the Mendocino County community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission to receive input on communities of interest and potential district boundries.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On July 19, 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted to establish a five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission and directed staff to solicit applications from the public; on August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors selected the five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission (ARC); on September 14, 2021 the Board of Supervisors conducted a public workshop with the Mendocino County community-based Advisory Redistricting Commission; the ARC has conducted four additional public workshops (September 1, September 7, September 30, October 7) and has two additional public workshops scheduled to occur before the October 26, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Redistricting is a process that takes place every ten years, when census data becomes available. On August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors appointed a five member community-based Advisory Redistricting Committee (ARC). The ARC will assist the Board in conducting community outreach by facilitating community outreach, identifying communities of interest from public input and provide recommendations on the placement of the ...
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