THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS
Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to consider whether there is a need to redraw ward lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Now that the City has new demographic data from the 2020 Census, the City must publicly review these boundaries and consider whether to adjust them.
State law requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and doing public outreach, including to underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities. The City of Riverside is asking for your help to determine the necessity of planning, drawing, and redividing new City wards.
The finalized maps that you will help us create will define the seven City of Riverside ward borders, and these new wards will impact how you elect your Councilmembers for the next 10 years.
Our primary goal when developing election wards is to draw lines that respect neighborhoods, history and geographical elements. It’s important that we hear your thoughts on these defining aspects of our community. What do you consider the boundaries of your neighborhood?
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English/ASL -Public Service Announcement |
Spanish - Public Service Announcement |
How to participate:
Share your specific thoughts, draw a map, or attend an upcoming workshop to get involved!
Map A4A Mt. Rubidoux with edits - Approved May 23, 2023
Maps considered on May 23, 2023:
Draft Map - A4.A Mt. Rubidoux with edits
Draft Map - A2.2
Draft Map - B1.2
DistrictR / Draw Your Own Map Community of Interest Form-English Community of Interest Form-Spanish
Mapping Tool Demo Video
Public Testimony List of Communities of Interest
At the hearings and workshops, we want you to:
- Share your story
- Define your neighborhood or community of interest
- Explain why redistricting is relevant to your community
- Get the tools you need to draw a map of one ward or of all seven wards
- Share your opinions of the draft maps
- Talk to your neighbors and local organizations
Missed The Workshop?
Download Workshop Schedule Download Pre-Map Workshop Presentation Download Post-Map Workshop Presentation Descargar presentación del taller
FAQ
Every ten years, wards must be redrawn so that each ward is substantially equal in population. This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each councilmember represents about the same number of constituents. In Riverside, the City is responsible for drawing council wards and the redistricting process must be completed by August 2023. Timeline details.
Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a ward for purposes of electing a councilmember.
The City will seek input in selecting the next ward map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City how you think ward boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
You can contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or 951-826-5557 to find out more about how the process works.
You can find maps of the City’s current council wards here.
City of Riverside Atlas and Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
To the extent practicable, ward lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) geographically contiguous wards (each council ward 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. City of Riverside Atlas and Census information.
The City 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 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.
The City will be holding public hearings to receive public input on where ward lines should be drawn.
You can also submit public comments, including suggested draft maps, by emailing: [email protected]
Online Mapping Tool & Information: DistrictR
To access the online mapping tool and create draft maps use DistrictR
The City maintains a webpage on the City’s redistricting process here: www.riversideca.gov/reshaperiverside
Past Meetings
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Meetings |
Address |
Date |
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| Public Hearing - City Council Meeting |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 |
| Public Hearing - City Council Meeting |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 |
| Public Hearing - City Council Meeting |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 |
| Public Hearing - City Council Meeting |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 |
| Public Hearing - City Council Meeting |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
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Public Hearing - Inclusiveness, |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 |
| Public Hearing - Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
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Inclusiveness, |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 |
| Arlington High School |
2951 Jackson St, Riverside, CA 92503 |
Saturday, October 29, 2022 |
| UCR-Alumni & Visitors Center |
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521 |
Thursday, October 27, 2022 |
| La Sierra Community Center |
5215 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 |
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
| Virtual |
Saturday, October 22, 2022 |
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| Joyce Jackson Community Center Nichols Park |
5505 Dewey Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 |
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
| Renck Community Center/Hunt Park |
4015 Jackson St, Riverside, CA 92503 |
Thursday, October 13, 2022 |
| Ruth Lewis Community Center/Reid Park |
701 Orange St, Riverside, CA 92501 |
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
| Orange Terrace Library Community Room |
20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, |
Thursday, October 6, 2022 |
| Public Hearing - Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 |
| Virtual |
Saturday, September 17, 2022 |
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| La Sierra Library |
4600 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 |
Thursday, September 15, 2022 |
| Arlanza Library |
8267 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 |
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 |
| RUSD - Victoria Elementary |
2910 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 |
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 |
| Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 No Comments Video |
| Arlington Library |
9556 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 |
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 |
| Ysmael Villegas Community Center |
3091 Esperanza St, Riverside, CA 92504 |
Thursday, August 25, 2022 |
| Main Library Community Room |
3900 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 |
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 |
| Cesar Chavez Community Center Bobby Bonds Park |
2060 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 |
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 |
| Public Hearing - Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 |
| Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, July 6, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
| City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |