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# District La Palma

City of La Palma 2022 Districting Project

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## Pages

- [Welcome](https://drawlapalma.org/) - NOTE: On December 13, 2022, the Council amended the Adopted District map with a revised sequence of elections. Districts 1, 3, and 5 will hold election in 2024, and Districts 2 and 4 in 2026. Boundaries of the five districts were unchanged. Please see the revised Adopted Map 112 district map. On October 4, 2022,
- [Contact](https://drawlapalma.org/contact/) - Please send any questions, comments, and map suggestions to Districting@CityofLaPalma.org; or contact the City by phone at (714) 690-3358.
- [Sample Page](https://drawlapalma.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Resources](https://drawlapalma.org/resources/) - New releases and other redistricting-related materials will be added here as they become available. Online publications and guides to districting/redistricting: From MALDEF, the NAACP and the Asian Justice Center From the Asian Americans Advancing Justice From the Brennan Center From the League of Women Voters From the California Independent Redistricting Commission FAQs
- [FAQ](https://drawlapalma.org/faq/) - What are district-based elections?tsadrawing2021-09-28T21:47:32+00:00What are district-based elections?Under a district-based election system, the City would be divided into new equally populated districts. A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters residing within that same election district. What election system does the City currently use?tsadrawing2021-09-28T21:49:33+00:00What election system does the City currently
- [Draw A Map](https://drawlapalma.org/draw-a-map/) - The City of La Palma has developed several public mapping tools to assist the public in drawing maps. There are different tools for different purposes, and different tools for different levels of technical skill and interest. Available mapping tools include: 1. Paper-only maps for those without internet access or who prefer paper. Public Participation Kit
- [Draft Maps](https://drawlapalma.org/draft-maps/) - See the Adopted Map 112 (with revised sequence of elections) as a PDF here or view it in the Interactive Review Map. The table below contains: (1) a printable version of each proposed map, including a second page providing the demographics of each district in each map. The proposed election sequence for each map (listing
- [Schedule](https://drawlapalma.org/schedule/) - Following the November 2022 Election, the Council held two additional hearings to revise the sequence of elections. On the May 17, 2022 Special Meeting, the Council directed staff to revise the schedule to facilitate additional community involvement. For more details about attending and participating in City Council meetings, please see the City of La Palma’s

## FAQs

- [Where can I learn more about districting?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/where-can-i-learn-more-about-districting/) - Online publications and guides to districting/redistricting: From MALDEF, the NAACP and the Asian Justice Center From the Asian Americans Advancing Justice From the Brennan Center From the League of Women Voters From the California Independent Redistricting Commission FAQs
- [What happens to the drafted maps?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-happens-to-the-drafted-maps/) - After you submit your map, the demographic consultants will generate the population and other demographic details for your proposed map. Maps can be viewed on the Draft Maps page or on the Interactive Review Map. Once submitted, maps are considered public records.
- [Can I submit more than one map?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/can-i-submit-more-than-one-map/) - Yes, you may submit more than one map. Please draw as many maps as you like. We suggest you submit only your top 2-3 preferred maps to assist the City Council in focusing on the map that best represents your community; however, there is no limit.
- [Do I have to submit a completed map?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/do-i-have-to-submit-a-completed-map/) - No, you do not need to submit a fully completed map. You can draw boundaries for only your neighborhood or only a portion of the city. It is helpful if you submit written commentary with your map describing why the particular neighborhood or area should be kept together in a single district.
- [What do the acronyms and categories mean on the demographic sheets?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-do-the-acronyms-and-categories-mean-on-the-demographic-sheets/) - These are standard categories included in the Census. Not all of the categories are relevant for creating district maps. Acronyms include: NH: Non-Hispanic VAP: Voting age population CVAP: Citizen Voting Age Population CVRA: California Voting Rights Act FAIR MAPS Act: Fair And Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions NDC: National Demographics Corporation (the firm
- [How can I get involved?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/how-can-i-get-involved/) - Submit written testimony about your community, the process, or a specific map to Districting@CityofLaPalma.org. Click here to see the calendar of workshops and public hearings at which you can speak about the process or a specific map. Click here for information on drawing and submitting maps.
- [How will our City Council notify the public about districting?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/how-will-our-city-council-notify-the-public-about-districting/) - 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 and workshops will be provided in applicable languages if residents submit a request in advance to Districting@CityofLaPalma.org. The City
- [What are Communities of Interest?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-are-communities-of-interest/) - A community of interest is a “contiguous population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.” Below are useful excerpts from the Local Government Redistricting Toolkit by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus (2020). Communities of interest are
- [What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-criteria-will-our-city-council-use-when-drawing-district-lines/) - Federal Laws Equal Population (based on total population of residents as determined by the most recent Federal decennial Census and adjusted by the State to reassign incarcerated persons to the last known place of residence) Federal Voting Rights Act No Racial Gerrymandering California Criteria for Cities (to the extent practicable and in the following order of priority)
- [Why does districting matter to me?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/why-does-districting-matter-to-me/) - Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing Council Members. The City Council will seek input in selecting the next district map for electing Council Members. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent
- [What election system does the City currently use?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-election-system-does-the-city-currently-use/) - Currently, the City Council consists of five Council Members who are elected at-large. This means any eligible voter who lives in the City can run for office, and every voter may vote for all five of the City Council Member seats, regardless of where they live in the City. Once elected, the City Council Members
- [What are district-based elections?](https://drawlapalma.org/faq-items/what-are-district-based-elections/) - Under a district-based election system, the City would be divided into new equally populated districts. A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters residing within that same election district.

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