2026 Districting Process

What is Districting?

Districting is the process of establishing election district boundaries for the first time in a jurisdiction that previously elected its governing board at-large. These districts apply only to how Board members are elected and do not affect services or operations.

On January 27, 2026, the District began the transition to district-based elections by adopting a resolution of intent. After a multi-month public process that included community outreach, public hearings, and opportunities to submit maps and provide feedback, the Board officially adopted new voting district maps in May 2026.

Once district-based elections are established, redistricting will occur every 10 years following the release of U.S. Census data to ensure districts reflect population changes and comply with legal requirements.

Why did we create these districts? 

Districts were created to comply with state law and to support fair and equitable representation. To the extent practicable, district boundaries were drawn using the following criteria:

  • Districts must be geographically contiguous (each district shares a common border).
  • Neighborhoods and communities should be kept together whenever possible.
  • City boundaries should be respected and minimally divided.
  • District lines should follow clearly identifiable features, such as streets, highways, rail lines, or natural barriers.
  • Districts should be compact in shape.
  • Districts may not be drawn to favor or discriminate against any political party or individual.
How does it affect you? 

Districting does not affect collection schedules or service levels. The only change is how Board Members are elected.

Who created the District maps? 

The District retained a demographer to prepare proposed district maps. In addition, members of the public were encouraged to submit proposed district maps or identify "communities of interest" for consideration. The demographer was responsible for reviewing and ensuring the maps comply with California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) requirements and for considering public input received throughout the process.

 

How do I get more information?

For additional details like the California Voting Rights Act, Fair Maps Act, and other resources:

Please contact us at info@orolomasanitarydistrict.ca.gov or call (510) 276-4700. 

Audio recordings of the public hearings are available on the District's website.

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