Latest News from the City of Diamond Bar | March 30, 2022

Transition to District-Based Elections: Initial Draft Maps Available for Review

At its April 5 meeting, the City Council will conduct its third public hearing regarding the City’s transition to district-based elections and discuss the three draft maps created by the City’s districting consultant, Redistricting Partners, and learn more about the alternative sequences of district elections.

In addition, maps that have been submitted by the public are available for review and those received by April 12, will be considered at the April 19 City Council meeting, with the final selected district map approved at its May 3 meeting.

To view initial draft maps and those submitted by the public, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/1088/Draft-District-Maps.

For additional information, visit the districting webpage at www.diamondbarca.gov/districting, send an email to districting.diamondbar@civicservice.com or call City Hall at (909) 839-7000.

Attend the Next In-Person Workshop

An in-person informational meeting will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. at the Heritage Park Community Center, located at 2900 Brea Canyon Road. The presentation will cover the mapping process and answer any questions attendees may have on the process of transitioning to district-based elections and how to submit a map for City Council's consideration.

Draw Your Own District Map

An online mapping tool, DistrictR, is now available to allow community members an opportunity to provide input to the City Council on how the five voting districts should be drawn. For those that prefer pen and paper, a PDF map with population estimates is also available.

Visit www.diamondbarca.gov/districting under the District Mapping Tools tab to locate maps.

Complete a Community of Interest Survey

Do you believe you live in a geographically definable area where your neighbors and you share at least one important common interest (e.g., homeowners association, school, transportation system). You can let the City Council know what the boundaries of this community are, and why it should be kept together when the five districts are created by completing a quick online survey.

Additional Information and Participation Opportunities

Background

Tuesday, February 17 - City Adopts Resolution Beginning By-District Election Process (Meeting Agenda and Video)

Information Workshops

Watch March 9 Workshop Recording (Zoom)
Watch March 23 Workshop Recording (Zoom)

Mapping/Information Workshops

Saturday, April 9 – Workshop at 10 a.m. (In Person)
Heritage Park Community Center, 1600 S. Brea Canyon Road
Saturday, April 16 – Workshop at 10 a.m. (In Person)
Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue

Information Meeting

Summary of Final District Process and Upcoming Election
Monday, May 16 - Workshop at 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Public Hearings

Tuesday, March 1 - City Council Meeting/Public Hearing - Meeting Recording
Tuesday, March 15 – City Council Meeting/Public Hearing - Meeting Recording
Tuesday, April 5 – City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
Draft maps will be presented.
Tuesday, April 19 – City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 3 – City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
Draft maps will be presented for final approval.

Questions

Send your questions by email to districting@diamondbar.civicservice.com

To learn more about the City's transition from at-large to by-district elections and to sign up to receive updates, visit www.diamondbarca.gov/districting.

City of Diamond Bar

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