What is Redistricting?
Every ten years, local governments use new U.S. Census data to redraw their district lines 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 Kern County, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for redrawing supervisorial districts.
This process is governed by
Division 21 of the Elections Code. Assembly Bill 849, which was passed in 2019, made some changes to this code, including requiring cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and doing public outreach, including to non-English-speaking communities.
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.
Kern County will seek input in selecting the next district map for our supervisorial districts. You have an opportunity to share with the Kern County how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
You can contact the County Administrative Office using the 2021 Redistricting Feedback Form to find out more about how the process works.
