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2022 Redistricting
Update April 11, 2022 - Archival Information
The districting process is complete; the following information is preserved for archive purposes.
- NDC Map 5 has been selected as the new district map for the City of Los Alamitos
- NDC Map 5 was adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-01 at an Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council on April 11, 2022
- On behalf of the City of Los Alamitos and NDC, thank you to all of you who participated in the process!
- For more information about upcoming elections, please see the City of Los Alamitos' Elections page
Introduction
Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. The City of Los Alamitos is asking for your help to plan, draw, and reapportion new City districts.
The finalized maps that you will help us create will change how you elect your City Council Members for the next 10 years.
Our primary goal when drawing election districts is to draw lines that respect neighborhoods, history and geographical elements. So we want to know: What do you consider the boundaries of your neighborhood?
Share your specific thoughts, draw a map or attend an upcoming public hearing to get involved!
This page will serve as your go-to homepage for all things Redistricting. You will find agendas for Council workshops and hearings, proposed maps for consideration, information on how you can get involved, and a list of resources if you want more information.
Process and Schedule
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Two Initial Hearings 1/18 & 2/7 |
Held prior to release of draft maps Education and to solicit input on the communities in the Districts |
| Deadline for Submissions 2/21/22 |
Deadline to submit maps for discussion at the February 28th Public Hearing |
| Two Draft Map Hearings 2/28 & 3/7 |
Two Public Hearings to discuss and revise draft maps |
| Deadline for Submission 3/2/2022 |
Deadline to submit maps for discussion at the March 7th Public Hearing |
| Selection of Preferred Map
3/7/2022 Continued to 3/21/22 |
During the 4th Public Hearing, the City Council will make a final selection of a map and introduce an Ordinance for adoption Public Hearing continued to March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. |
| Final Adoption 4/11/22 |
Adoption of a map via Ordinance at an adjourned regular Council meeting |
| Map Adoption by April 17, 2022 |
Final map must be posted at least 7 days prior to adoption. Map adopted via ordinance |
Public Meetings and Agendas
| Date | Purpose | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Public Hearing #1 January 18, 2022 |
Overview of the redistricting process and to solicit input on communities of interest | - Public Hearing Notice
- Watch |
| Public Hearing #2 February 7, 2022 5:30 p.m. |
Overview of the redistricting process and the online mapping tool and solicit input on communities of interest | - Public Hearing Notice
- Watch |
| Public Hearing #3 February 28, 2022 6:30 p.m. |
Release of the consultant’s draft maps and solicit input on communities of interest | - Public Hearing Notice
- Watch |
| Public Hearing #4 March 7, 2022 6:00 p.m. |
Review of the consultant’s and community drawn maps – select final map and introduce Ordinance | - Public Hearing Notice
- Watch |
| Public Hearing #4 (continued) March 21, 2022
7:00 p.m. |
This Public Hearing was continued from March 4, 2021. Review of the consultant’s and community drawn maps – select final map and introduce Ordinance |
- Public Hearing Notice
- Watch |
Draw a Map
Online Mapping Tools
The City has partnered with Dave’s Redistricting Tool to provide an online mapping experience allowing residents to create and submit their own proposed redrawn Council District maps.
To use this online tool, you will need to create a free account. Dave’s Redistricting App Quick Start Guide may be downloaded here. It is recommended that you download the instructions, and then begin drawing your own maps.
Once you have created your account, you may search for the template created specifically for Los Alamitos. This template has our City boundaries, the 2020 census blocks aligned with them, and the 2020 census data that is necessary to draw your own map.
Paper Maps
A one-page paper map that provides population by neighborhood is available for those who wish to draw a map on paper and submit it for consideration.
You can download the paper maps here:
Submittal
Once finished, you may submit either your electronic or paper map to the City Clerk via email towquintanar@cityoflosalamitos.org.
Please use the subject "2022 Redistricting Map Submittal".
Draft Maps (as of 3/14/22)
All maps are available on the Interactive Web Viewer or available for download individually below