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 Council 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 districts 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?
How to participate:
Share your specific thoughts, draw a map, or attend an upcoming workshop to get involved!
Ward |
Meetings |
Address |
Date |
Time |
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2 | Cesar Chavez Community Center Bobby Bonds Park |
2060 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507 | Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
1 | Main Library Community Room | 3900 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 | Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
4 | Ysmael Villegas Community Center | 3091 Esperanza St, Riverside, CA 92504 | Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
5 | Arlington Library | 556 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 | Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
3 | RUSD - Victoria Elementary | 2910 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 | Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
6 | Arlanza Library | 8267 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 | Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
7 | La Sierra Library | 4600 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 | Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
Virtual | Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 10 am | ||
4 | Orange Terrace Library Community Room | 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508 |
Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
1 | Ruth Lewis Community Center/Reid | 701 Orange St, Riverside, CA 92501 | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
5 | Renck Community Center/Hunt Park | 4015 Jackson St, Riverside, CA 92503 | Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
3 | Joyce Jackson Community Center Nichols Park |
5505 Dewey Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 | Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
6 | Arlanza Community Center/Bryant Park | 7950 Philbin Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 | Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
Virtual | Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 10 am | ||
7 | La Sierra Community Center | 5215 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505 | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
2 | UCR | 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521 | Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
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 district or of all seven districts
- Share your opinions of the draft maps
- Talk to your neighbors and local organizations
FAQ
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 Riverside, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which is released around March 31, 2021. For the City of Riverside, the redistricting process must be completed by August 2023.
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 ward map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think ward boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
You can contact the City Clerk at city_clerk@riversideca.gov or 951-826-5557 to find out more about how the process works.
You can find a map of the City’s current council wards at: Riversideca.gov.
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.
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.
The City Council 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: city_clerk@riversideca.gov
Online Mapping Tool & Information Coming Soon
Map Coming Soon
The City maintains a webpage on the city’s redistricting process here: www.reshaperiverside.com
Past Meetings
Meetings |
Address |
Date |
Time |
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City Council | 3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
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City Council | 3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
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City Council | 3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 |
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City Council | 3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 No Comments Video |
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Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, July 6, 2022 |
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City Council | 3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 |
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City Council |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
6:15pm |
Public Hearing - Inclusiveness, |
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92522 |
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
3:30pm |