Redistrict Novato

Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local population have changed. Districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each city councilmember represents about the same number of constituents. In Novato, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts.

Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data. The redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022. 

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. 

More information about the Redistricting Process in the City of Novato HERE: https://www.novato.org/government/city-clerk/district-based-city-council-elections