The City is accepting public comments and submittals from the public of draft district maps for proposed electoral voting districts. The Map (in both English and Spanish) are located here for markup and submittal to the City. Directions for preparing either a 5-district or 4-district with a separately elected mayor draft map are provided on the map. Draft Maps must be submitted no later than Monday, May 21st. To view the video of the May 14th public hearing and see a copy of a PowerPoint presentation provided on electoral district regulations, and more details on districting, please visit the Electoral District webpage. The next dates at which district maps will be discussed and considered will be at the following City Council Hearings: Wednesday | May 30, 2018 | at 6:00 PM | City Hall | Tuesday | June 26, 2018 | at 6:00 PM | City Hall | Wednesday | July 11, 2018 | at 6:00 PM | City Hall | The purpose of the prior public hearings on May 14th and May 15th was to begin receiving public input regarding the composition of potential Council election district boundaries. All public input and proposed maps submitted by the public will be considered, Draft Maps of potential Council election district boundaries will be published on or before May 23rd, for consideration and public input at the May 30th and June 26th City Council public hearings. Following a public hearing on July 11, 2018, the City Council may adopt an ordinance implementing district-based elections for seats on the City Council. All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing(s) and express opinions and/or submit information. If you have any questions, residents are invited to call 858-720-2400 or email SolanaBeach@NDCresearch.com. Information about district elections, why the City is taking these actions, and the process of formulating district boundaries will be available on the City's website at www.cityofsolanabeach.org. |
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