Redistricting 2021
Every ten years, after the federal census, Siskiyou County must re-establish Supervisorial districts to reflect new population data and shifting populations.
What is redistricting?
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 board member represents about the same number of constituents. In Siskiyou County, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for adopting supervisorial districts. Redistricting will be based on data from the U.S. Census, expected to be released by September 30, 2021. For the County, the redistricting process must be completed by December 15, 2021. The Redistricting Process
Why does redistricting matter to me?
Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a board member. The Board of Supervisors will seek input in selecting the next district map for our supervisorial districts. You have an opportunity to share with the Board of Supervisors how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
What do the existing supervisorial districts look like?
The current supervisorial district map is located on the Board of Supervisors' page. There are also individual district maps on the individual district pages.
What criteria will our Board of Supervisors use when drawing district lines?
To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria:
- Geographically contiguous districts (each supervisorial district should share a common border with the next)
- The geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division
- Geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division
- Easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.), and
- 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.
How may a redistricting plan be submitted to the Board of Supervisors?
Interactive map-based tools will be provided to develop redistricting plans once the U.S. Census Bureau has released the necessary demographic data. Please visit districtr.org to learn more.
