Reference

Local Redistricting References and Resources

Local Redistricting Process

Review local redistricting documents

Common Acronyms That May be Used on This Website

BOS - Board of Supervisors

CAO - County Administrative Officer

CDD - Community Development Department

COB - Clerk of the Board

COI - Community of Interest

ROV - Registrar of Voters

RPM - Redistricting Project Manager

RPT - Redistricting Project Team

BC - Butte County

VRA - Voting Rights Act

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What District are you in?
A: Enter your address into this Butte County Supervisorial District map to learn what District you live in.

Q: How can a member of the public get involved with the redistricting process
A: The public is invited to attend all public hearings of the BOS. The public is also invited to submit comments, communities of interest, and redistricting plans. See the Participate page for further details and hearing schedule.

Q: What is a "community of interest"?
A: A "community of interest" is a population that shares common social or economic interests that should be included within a single supervisorial district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. CA ELEC § 21500(c)(2)

Q: What is not a "community of interest"?
A: Communities of interest do not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates. CA ELEC § 21500(c)(2)

Q: Will this site still be accessible after the adoption of new supervisorial district boundaries?
A: Yes. California law requires the County to maintain an internet website dedicated to redistricting for at least 10 years. CA ELEC § 21508(g)

Q: Who will ultimately determine the new supervisorial district boundaries?
A: The BOS will ultimately adopt the new supervisorial district boundaries.