Every 10 years, based on U.S. Census results, the City of Atlanta and cities across America re-draw representative district boundary lines to preserve the constitutional right of one person/ one vote of its citizens. Based on the 2010 Census results the Atlanta City Council is seeking to maintain a balance of populations by creating 12 Council districts of 35,000 persons each (+ - 5%).
To achieve this goal, the Atlanta City Council is reviewing a variety of maps and will ultimately select a single map which will ensure that Atlanta’s citizens have fair and balanced representation. This map will be presented as a part of City Charter amending legislation that will outline the new council district boundaries.
