The Redistricting Process

Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. State law requires Cities and Counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding Public Hearings and doing public outreach, including to underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities.

In 2021 and 2022, the City of Visalia asked for the public's help to plan and draw new City districts.

On February 22, 2022, the Visalia City Council voted to approve Resolution 2022-11 and adopted the new map. The final map that the public helped create will define the five City of Visalia district borders, and these new districts will impact how you elect your Council Members for the next 10 years.

To view the City Council Meeting Agenda Item from the 2.22.22 meeting, click here.

To view the current City Council District map, click here. 

For record keeping purposes, and per CA Assembly Bill 849 Section 12 (g), all pages on the City website pertaining to the 2021/2022 Redistricting process will remain available.

City of Visalia Redistricting

Our primary goal when developing 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?

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Latest News

2.11.22 - Join Us: Redistricting Public Hearing No. 6

Join us for the next City of Visalia Redistricting Public Hearing.

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 6. This redistricting public hearing will include, but not be limited, an update on the process from National Demographic Corporation (NDC), a review of maps and public comment. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

2.4.22 - Redistricting Map Shapefiles Now Available

All maps, and their accompanying demographic data sheets, submitted for Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process are available to the public for viewing, downloading or printing. Additionally, community members can also download the maps read-only shapefiles. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

2.2.22 - Join Us: Redistricting Public Hearing No. 5

Join us for the next City of Visalia Redistricting Public Hearing.

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 5. This redistricting public hearing will include, but not be limited, an update on the process from National Demographic Corporation (NDC), a review of maps submitted by the public, a review of maps prepared by NDC and public comment. All maps received are posted on the City website and are viewable to the public. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

1.21.22 - Save the Date: Redistricting Public Hearing No. 5

Mark your calendars now and save the date for the next City of Visalia Redistricting Public Hearing.

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 5. This redistricting public hearing will include, but not be limited, an update on the process from National Demographic Corporation (NDC), a review of maps submitted by the public, a review of maps prepared by NDC and public comment. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

1.8.22 - Join Us for a Redistricting Public Hearing

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, January 10th at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 4. This redistricting public hearing will include, but not be limited to, an update on the process from National Demographic Corporation (NDC), the City’s redistricting consultants, presentation of maps received by the public, maps prepared by NDC and public comment. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

12.30.21 -Join Us for a Redistricting Mapping Workshop

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and we’re inviting the public to join us for our final two mapping workshops.

Mapping Workshop #3 will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at the Visalia Emergency Communications Center (commonly referred to as the VECC) located at 420 N. Burke St. Mapping Workshop #4 will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the City Hall West City Council Chambers located at 707 W. Acequia Ave. These mapping workshops will include an overview of the mapping tools available and a demonstration from City staff on the digital mapping tool Dave’s Redistricting. The final deadline to submit maps is January 20th, 2022 at 5 p.m. PST. To read the full News in Detail item, click here.

12.17.21 - Digital Mapping Tool Now Available for Visalia Redistricting

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members now have a new tool added to their mapping toolbox. The mapping web app Dave’s Redistricting, also known as DRA 2020, is now available to those looking to draw a redistricting map with a digital tool. Read the full News in Detail item here, or head straight to Dave’s Redistricting here.

 12.8.21 - Submitted Maps Now Posted

All draft maps received to date are posted on our Draft Maps page here. Please note, this page currently hosts maps in the version they were received by the public, these include no assessments or notations from our demography consultants NDC at this time. As maps are received, they will be posted within two business days.

12.3.21 - Join Us for a Redistricting Public Hearing

The City of Visalia's City Council Decennial Redistricting process continues, and community members are asked to join us on Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. for Public Hearing No. 3. This redistricting public hearing will include, but not be limited to, input from the public on communities of interest and an update on the process from National Demographic Corporation (NDC), the City’s redistricting consultants.

11.19.21 - Council Votes To Extend Redistricting Process

The City of Visalia continues to move through the City Council Decennial Redistricting process, and with a recent vote by the City Council, citizens will have more time for their voices to be heard. Read the full story here.

How To Participate

Share your specific thoughts, draw a map, or attend an upcoming workshop to get involved!

- Submit written testimony about the process or a specific map to [email protected]
- Click here to see the calendar of workshops and public hearings at which you can speak about the process or a specific map.
- Click here for information on drawing and submitting maps.

At the hearings and workshops, we want you to:
- Share your story
- Define your neighborhood or community of interest
- Explain why redistricting is relevant to your community
- Get the tools you need to draw a map of one district or of all five districts
- Share your opinions of the draft maps
- Talk to your neighbors and local organizations

What will the maps do?

The finalized maps that you will help us create will define the City of Visalia district borders, and these new districts will impact how you elect your Council Members for the next 10 years.

Our primary goal when developing election districts is to draw lines that respect neighborhoods, history and geographical elements.

Questions or Comments?

We'll be sharing more details on the public process here. Please check back periodically for details. To receive updates on the redistricting process, sign up to receive our City of Visalia enewsletter Inside City Hall here.

For questions, or to be personally notified when information becomes available, contact Allison Mackey, Communications Manager at a[email protected] or (559) 713-4535. 

Have a comment on the process? Please share with us! Submit written testimony, public comment, thoughts or suggestions to [email protected].

Information Retention

In accordance with CA Assembly Bill 849 Section 12 (g), information on this page will be retained for a period of ten (10) years.  This page can not be superseded till January 1, 2031.