Why is the City of Murrieta enacting the redistricting process now?

All cities with city council districts must engage in “redistricting” every 10 years following the decennial federal census in order to ensure that all districts continue to have equal populations and follow all state and federal laws. In 2017, the Murrieta City Council transitioned to a district-based voting system to elect its City Council Members, replacing its at-large election system. The City phased in the new district-based elections over two election cycles starting in November of 2018, with full implementation in 2020. The City of Murrieta must now ensure that no changes are needed in light of the new 2020 federal census data and must go through the regular decennial redistricting process.

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1. Why is the City of Murrieta enacting the redistricting process now?
2. How can I get involved in the redistricting process?
3. What happens at the public hearings?
4. How many people should be in each district?
5. Do we use the number of voters to draw districts?
6. What information do you need from me?
7. Why should I get involved in the redistricting process?
8. How do I get answers to additional questions?