Every ten years, 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 the City of San Bernardino, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for drawing ward districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which was released in August, 2021.

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a ward for purposes of electing a councilmember. The Mayor and City Council will seek input in selecting the next ward map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the Mayor and City Council how you think ward boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community. You can contact the City Clerk at 909-384-5002 or Rocha_Ge@sbcity.org to find out more about how the process works.

You can find a map of the City’s current wards here.

To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) geographically contiguous districts, (2) the geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (3) geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (4) easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.), and (5) lines shall be drawn to encourage geographic compactness. In addition, boundaries shall not be drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against a political party.

The City Council will reach out to local media to publicize the redistricting process. Also, we will make a good faith effort to notify community groups of various kinds about the redistricting process. Our public workshops and public input hearings will be provided in applicable languages (e.g., Spanish) if residents submit a request 72 hours in advance. The City Council will notify the public about redistricting public workshops and public input hearings, post maps online before adoption, and create a dedicated web page for all relevant information about the redistricting process.

The City Council will be holding public hearings and public input workshops to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Those public workshops and public input hearings will be held on: Summary of Redistricting Law, Criteria, and Process - 2020 Census Presentation Pre-Draft Map Public Hearing October 6, 2021 – 8pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street ​ PUBLIC WORKSHOPS/HEARINGS ​ Ward 1 October 12, 2021 – 6pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street Ward 4 October 16, 2021 – 10am Lutheran Church of Our Savior 5050 N. Sierra Way Ward 6 October 18, 2021 – 6pm Delmann Heights Park 2969 N. Flores Street Ward 2 October 19, 2021 - 6pm Garcia Center for the Arts 536 W. 11th Street Ward 3 October 21, 2021 – 6pm Lytle Creek Community Center 380 S. K Street Ward 7 October 23, 2021 - 11am Cathedral of Praise 3030 N. Del Rosa Avenue ​ Ward 5 October 25, 2021 – 6pm Shandin Hills Golf Club 3380 Little Mountain Drive Presentation and Adoption of Draft Council Ward Boundaries Map Pre-Final Map Public Hearing November 3, 2021 – 8pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street ​ PRE-FINAL MAP PUBLIC HEARINGS Ward 4 November 6, 2021 – 10am Lutheran Church of Our Savior 5050 N. Sierra Way 555 W. 6th Street Virtual Meeting - Zoom Webinar November 7, 2021 – 4pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89341818916 Meeting ID - 893 4181 8916 Call In Number - (669) 900-6833 Ward 1 November 12, 2021 – 6pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street Ward 3 November 13, 2021 - 10am Lytle Creek Community Center 380 S. K Street Ward 5 November 14, 2021 - 2pm CSU San Bernardino Student Union 5500 University Parkway Ward 2 November 15, 2021 – 6pm Garcia Center for the Arts 536 W. 11th Street Citywide - City Council Meeting November 17, 2021 - 8pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street ​ Ward 7 November 20, 2021 – 11am Cathedral of Praise 3030 N. Del Rosa Avenue Virtual Meeting - Zoom Webinar November 21, 2021 – 4pm https://sbcity.tiny.us/Redistricting2021 Webinar ID: 848 1955 3738 Call In Number - (669) 900-6833 Ward 6 November 22, 2021 – 6pm New Hope Family Life Center 1505 W. Highland Avenue ​ Presentation and Adoption of Final Council Ward - Boundaries Map (First Reading) December 1, 2021 – 8pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street Presentation and Adoption of Final Council Ward - Boundaries Map (Second Reading) December 15, 2021 – 8pm Feldheym Central Library 555 W. 6th Street