DATE: February 23, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Calling For a Transparent, Inclusive, and Equitable 2021 Redistricting Process in Alameda County
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts the attached resolution (Attachment II) that calls for a transparent, inclusive, and equitable 2021 redistricting process in Alameda County following the completion of the 2020 Census.
SUMMARY
Every ten years, the Federal Government conducts a census to determine the number of individuals living in the United States. Following each census, State law, Section 21500, requires that the Board of Supervisors adjust the boundaries of any or all of the supervisorial districts of the county so that “the districts shall be as nearly equal in population as may be.” Councilmembers Lamnin and Wahab have both made requests to staff separately that a resolution be brought forward for Council consideration that calls for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to conduct a redistricting process that is transparent, inclusive, and equitable. Councilmember Lamnin is also a member of the Alameda County Coalition for Fair Redistricting that has outlined a number of recommendations for the County to follow during this process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution