基于选区的选举社区研讨会（线上），2026年5月12日

This was a community workshop hosted by the City of El Cerrito on May 12, 2026, focused on the transition to district-based elections scheduled for 2028. The meeting centered on the redistricting process required under the California Voting Rights Act, including public input on drawing new district boundaries. The city’s demographer demonstrated the use of an online mapping tool that allows residents to propose district maps and identify communities of interest. The process emphasizes equal population distribution, contiguity, and respect for communities of interest, while prohibiting racial or incumbent gerrymandering. Public submissions of draft maps will be reviewed by the demographer and city council before final adoption, with multiple public hearings planned. The meeting did not involve contract awards or procurement decisions but focused on public engagement and transparency in the redistricting process.