City Of San Antonio: City Of San Antonio Invites Residents To Be Part Of The Redistricting Process

San Antonio TX

12 February, 2022

11:56 PM

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Press release from the City of San Antonio: Monday, January 24, 2022 CONTACT: Michelle Vigil, City of San Antonio [email protected] San Antonio (January 24, 2022) - City Council's Redistricting Advisory Committee will begin creating a proposed plan for City Council district boundaries in a series of public meetings through May 31, 2022. All meetings are open to the public, including working sessions, to include the public in the redistricting process, which involves revising district boundaries in response to the release of 2020 US Census data and in preparation for the 2023 municipal elections. The public is encouraged to share their input and comments on revised district boundaries throughout the City Council District redistricting process. Anticipated redrawn district boundaries will be brought for final Council approval in the summer of 2022. The Advisory Committee is aided by City staff and outside legal counsel to gather community input, revise district boundaries, provide regular updates to City Council and make a final recommendation in preparation for the 2023 municipal elections. Mayor (Co-chair), Bonnie Prosser Elder Mayor (Co-chair), Dr. Rogelio Saenz Mayor, Shelley Potter District 1, Theresa Vargas Wyatt District 1, Jordan Ghawi District 2, Dwayne Robinson District 2, Devorah Frost District 3, Rebecca Viagran District 3, Frank Garza District 4, Eloy LaQue District 4, Miguel Sepulveda District 5, Velma Pena District 5, Amy Kastely District 6, John Ybanez District 6, Luis Gomez District 7, Lisa Marie Gomez District 7, Frances Gonzalez District 8, Laura Garza District 8, John Kelly District 9, Larry Lamborn District 9, Hollis Grizzard, Jr. District 10, John Clamp District 10, Carlton Soules Residents may also submit their questions and comments by calling 311 or emailing [email protected]. A complete schedule for the for the upcoming redistricting meetings is shown below. As soon as locations are confirmed for some of the meetings marked "TBD" we will post the confirmed location on the website. Meetings will be available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. January 29 10:00 a.m. District 5 Comprehensive Senior Center 2701 S. Presa St. February 5 10:00 a.m. Pre-K 4 SA North 3635 Medical Dr. February 14 2:00 p.m. Municipal Plaza - B Room 114 W. Commerce St. February 28 6:00 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas 10843 Gulfdale St March 19 10:00 a.m. Roosevelt Park Clubhouse 331 Roosevelt Ave. March 29 2:00 p.m. Municipal Plaza – B Room 114 W. Commerce St. April 4 6:00 p.m. Igo Library 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy April 23 10:00 a.m. Northeast Service Center " The Tool Yard" 10303 Tool Yard May 2 6:00 p.m. Northeast Senior Center 4135 Thousand Oaks May 10 6:00 p.m. Ron Darner Parks & Rec Headquarters – Barrera Room 5800 Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy. May 31 2:00 p.m. Municipal Plaza – B Room 114 W. Commerce St. To learn more about city redistricting visit: www.sabexarcountmein.org This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author's own.