City of Oxnard Redistricting Process
Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and doing public outreach, including to non-English-speaking communities.
This is a rebalancing exercise to ensure equal representation throughout the City.
In Oxnard, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data. For the City of Oxnard, the redistricting process was completed on March 15, 2022.
The deadline for members of the public to submit maps was February 7, 2022.
MAP 203A – City Council Districts
On March 15, 2022, the Oxnard City Council adopted Ordinance 3008, amending the boundaries and identification of City Council districts.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP 203A ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The following information remains
available to inform the public about the
redistricting process, which was completed on March 15, 2022.
MAPPING TOOLS AVAILABLE
You may now participate in the City’s redistricting process by submitting maps using the online and paper mapping tools described below. These mapping tools include the population and demographic information needed to create six Council districts. The population of each of the six districts must be close to 33,769, with no more than a 3,376 difference in population between the largest and smallest district.
OPTION `1: MAPTITUDE
MAPTITUDE is a web app used to draw Council district boundaries and share redistricting maps. MAPTITUDE includes demographic data from the 2020 census, extensive election data, a state of the art interface, and English and Spanish options.
Click here to draw maps using MAPTITUDE.
You can download the MAPTITUDE quick start guide by clicking here MAPTITUDE User Guide [English]
MAPTITUDE User Guide [Spanish]
The video below provides a step by step tutorial of how to use MAPTITUDE to draw new Council district maps.
OPTION 2: DAVE’S REDISTRICTING
The video below provides a step by step tutorial of how to use DAVE’S REDISTRICTING to draw new Council district maps.
English
Spanish
DRA 2020 is a web app to create, view, analyze, and share redistricting maps. DRA 2020 includes demographic data from the 2020 census, 2019 5-Year ACS/CVAP estimates, and extensive election data. The City’s demographer has created map templates for the public to use to draw proposed district boundaries.
You can download the DRA quick start guide in either English or Spanish by clicking the links below.
How to Use the Online Mapping Tool
1. Visit the City’s mapping tool (“DRA”) by using this link: Mapping Tool. You must first create an account on the DRA website in order to create district maps for Oxnard.
2. Once you are logged in, you can access the City’s Mapping Template on this link: Oxnard Redistricting Template. (Tip: Click the link again after you have created an account. The Template will take 30 seconds or more to fully load.)
3. On the Template page, click the paintbrush icon to “Make editable copy of this map.” This opens a map of City precincts that you can assign to districts. (Tip: You will not be able to manipulate the template page, you must first make an editable copy.)
4. Once an editable copy is created, it is saved under “My Maps” in your profile. It will take several seconds to copy. To refresh the page, you can click on the three bars and click on Maps. You should see “Copy of Redistricting Template”. Select it and click “Edit” on the top bar. The program will automatically save to the Server as you continue to work. (Tip: There is no “Save” button—the program automatically saves to the DRA’s server as you make edits.)
5. Submit your map by using the share icon at the top of the page. This will create a link that you can copy and paste into an email. Send the link to: Redistricting@Oxnard.Org. Submitted maps will be presented to the City Council and posted online. If you would like credit for the map, please include your full name in the body of the email.
PAPER MAPPING TOOLS
Hand drawn map
Download the maps in English or Spanish by clicking on the hyperlink below.
Printed copies are also available in the City Manager’s Office (300 W 3rd St, Oxnard, CA 93030) during business hours.
After you draw your map with six City Council districts, email a scanned copy, or even take a photo on your phone and email it to Redistricting@Oxnard.Org. You may also mail or hand deliver your map to the City Manager’s Office, ATTN: Samantha Shapiro (300 W 3rd St, Oxnard, CA 93030).
Hand drawn map with Excel spreadsheet
Alternatively, you may submit maps created using the Excel supplement available at the links below. In Excel, you can assign each area on the map to one of the six Council districts by referencing the ID numbers shown on the map.
ENGLISH EXCEL PAPER MAP | ENGLISH EXCEL SPREADSHEET
SPANISH EXCEL PAPER MAP| SPANISH EXCEL SPREADSHEET
Printed copies are also available in the City Manager’s Office (300 W 3rd St, Oxnard, CA 93030).
After you draw your map, email a scanned copy of the map and corresponding spreadsheet, or even take a photo on your phone and email the map and spreadsheet to Redistricting@Oxnard.Org. You may also mail or hand deliver your map and spreadsheet to the City Manager’s Office (300 W 3rd St, Oxnard, CA 93030).
MAPS SUBMITTED
The deadline for members of the public to submit maps is February 7, 2022.
Every map that is submitted to the City will be posted on this web page along with demographic information corresponding to each map.
You may also access a GIS database of each map submitted at https://ndcresearch.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=83a5a0a57cc04c138532e2a01dd8f58f
Below is a list of maps submitted to date.
PUBLIC MAP 1 [submitted by Daniel Chavez Jr. on November 29, 2021]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP.
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::842ad238-1be2-4586-b400-9ca2f70bf2c8
PUBLIC MAP 2 [submitted by Ronald Arruejo on December 19, 2021]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP.
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/join/de8027b2-377c-4f6a-804c-d7fa4deeac78
PUBLIC MAP 3 [submitted by Gabe Teran on December 27, 2021]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP.
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::0bf6023a-c828-4bfb-9788-ec756a2c3b3c
PUBLIC MAP 4 [submitted by Daniel Chavez Jr. on January 6, 2022]
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- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::795d2a72-d20d-420d-8ba8-594d68513953
PUBLIC MAP 5 [submitted by Oscar Madrigal on January 22, 2022]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Clicl here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::a13a7ec6-1340-46b1-b40f-5fcc6453022f
PUBLIC MAP 6 [submitted by Manuel Herrera on January 22, 2022]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::12ff2339-caf2-4e98-b5b7-2cf7538f2b6a
PUBLIC MAP 7 [submitted by Manuel Herrera on January 22, 2022]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::e4a15002-c7eb-4862-98da-0499ff58809f
PUBLIC MAP 8 [submitted by Robert Vasquez on January 23, 2022; revised on January 24, 2022]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::e9a819a4-ba7e-44a1-a78a-bd04b2e518f5
PUBLIC MAP 9 [submitted by Daniel Chavez Jr. on February 3, 2022]
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::b9ccf518-38b7-44b2-82d6-b44b3fe4aaf2
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.
org/maps#viewmap::de18592a- d81f-44d6-9f3a-ff99ff6f7af3
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A PDF OF THE MAP
- Click here to access the online map: https://davesredistricting.
org/maps#viewmap::25841b17- d80e-46bd-b9e5-272ac124840e
NDC 201
NDC 202
NDC 203
NDC 203A
Schedule
A schedule of Redistricting events is posted below. Please check back for additional information as more meeting times are confirmed and additional videos and content are added to this site.
- Public Hearing #1: Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 7 p.m.
- Public Hearing #2: Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 6 p.m.
- Public Hearing #3: Monday, December 6, 2021 | 6 p.m.
- Public Hearing #4: Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 6 p.m.
- Public Hearing #5: Saturday, January 22, 2022 | 10 a.m.
- Public Hearing #6: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | 6 p.m.
- DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MAPS: FEBRUARY 7, 2022 BY 5 P.M.
- Public Hearing #7: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 6 p.m.
- Ordinance Introduction: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
- Ordinance Adoption: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Agendas, Presentations, Public Hearing Notices and Video Links
UPDATED CITY OF OXNARD 2020 DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY
This file contains the population and demographic information for the existing City Council districts based upon the 2020 census, as adjusted by the State of California.
Ordinance Adoption
Ordinance Introduction
Public Hearing #7
Public Hearing #6
Public Hearing # 5
Public Hearing #4
- January 6, 2022- City Council Staff Report
- January 6, 2022- Redistricting Presentation
- January 6, 2022- Public Hearing Notice
- January 6, 2022 – City Council Meeting Video
Public Hearing #3
- December 6, 2021- City Council Staff Report
- December 6, 2021- Redistricting Presentation
- December 6, 2021- Public Hearing Notice
- December 6, 2021- City Council Meeting Video
Public Hearing #2
- September 30, 2021- City Council Staff Report
- September 30, 2021- Redistricting Presentation
- September 30, 2021- Public Hearing Notice
- September 30, 2021- Public Hearing Flyer
- September 30, 2021 – City Council Meeting Video
Public Hearing #1
- July 29, 2021- City Council Staff Report
- July 29, 2021- Redistricting Presentation
- July 29, 2021- Public Hearing Notice
- July 29, 2021- Public Hearing Flyer
- July 29, 2021- City Council Meeting Video
Why does redistricting matter to me?
Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a councilmember.
We will seek input in selecting the next district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.
You can contact the City at redistricting@oxnard.org to find out more about how the process works.
What do the existing council districts look like?
You can find a map of the City’s current council districts here.
What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?
The Council is required to draw and adopt boundaries using the following criteria:
1. Substantially equal in population for each of the districts.
2. Complies with the U.S. Constitution, the California Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act.
3. Geographically contiguous.
4. Minimize the division of local neighborhoods and local communities of interest. (The law defines a “community of interest” as a population that shares common social or economic interests.)
5. Create district boundaries that residents can easily identify and understand. (These would include natural or artificial barriers such as streets, highways, rivers or rail lines, or the boundaries of the city.)
6. Districts that are compact in size.
7. District boundaries that are not adopted to favor or discriminate against a political party. (Elections Code Section 21601.)
How will the City notify the public about redistricting?
We will reach out to local media to publicize the redistricting process. We will also notify community groups of various kinds about the redistricting process and updates will be posted on the City’s social media channels.
Our public hearings will be provided in applicable languages if residents submit a request in advance. The City will notify the public about redistricting hearings, post maps online before adoption, and create a dedicated web page for all relevant information about the redistricting process.