Make Your Voice Heard: Get Involved In Livermore Redistricting Efforts

LIVERMORE, CA — Every 10 years following the release of updated U.S. Census data, cities, counties and states go through a redistricting process designed to ensure effective and fair representation for all citizens, and it's that time again in Livermore. The last redistricting process was in 2011.

Redistricting is the drawing of boundaries for city and town council districts, county supervisorial districts and state and federal legislative districts. The boundaries are based in part on population changes accounted for in the U.S. Census.

Public participation in the redistricting process is key to curbing gerrymandering, which is the practice of drawing electoral district lines to favor one political party, individual or constituency over another.

Livermore will host its first public hearing about the redistricting process 7:05 p.m. Monday on Zoom. Guests may click the link to participate or enter the following details.

• Zoom Meeting ID: 892 5927 5389
• Zoom Dial-In Phone Number: 1 669 900 6833

Additional meetings on the subject will be held 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 7:05 p.m. Jan. 24, Feb. 14 and March 14.

Learn more about the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission at WeDrawTheLinesCA.org.

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• 5 Takeaways From The Release Of 2020 Census Data: AP Explainer
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