City Of Reno: City Of Reno Launches Voter Redistricting Input Process

Press release from the City of Reno:

09/21/2021 11:31 AM

The City of Reno is beginning the process to redraw the boundaries of the city’s five wards. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the federal census, when district boundaries for federal, state, and local elected offices are redrawn to reflect new population data and shifting populations. Residents of the city are invited to attend any of the three scheduled public meetings, where they can learn more about the process and weigh in on how the lines should be drawn.

During and after each meeting, the public is invited to provide comments either in-person or by email to Redistricting@Reno.Gov. Video recordings of each meeting will be available online for the public to view at their convenience. For more details on the meetings, visit Reno.Gov/Redistricting.

The public meeting schedule is as follows:

• September 23 at 5:30 p.m.: Redistricting process overview
  • Community members must register for the virtual meeting. Once registered, you will receive login and call in details for the meeting.
• October 7: Presentation of preliminary map option
• October 21: Presentation of final map

Additional details about the October 7 and October 21 meetings will be provided in the future at Reno.Gov/Redistricting.

“I encourage everyone who can to attend and to engage in the public redistricting meetings. The more Renoites participate, the better we can all help ensure our new ward boundaries best reflect the unique, diverse communities that define our great city,” Reno City Manager Doug Thornley said.

To learn more about the redistricting process and ways to get involved, including a complete schedule of meetings, visit the city’s online redistricting portal at Reno.Gov/Redistricting.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed here are the author’s own.