July 31, 2021 – CA Redistricting Commission Public Meeting for Community of Interest (COI)

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is hosting a Community of Interest (COI) Public Input Meeting for San Bernardino and Riverside Counties on Saturday, July 31st, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. or upon conclusion of business.  Inland Action members, community partners, and interested members of the public are invited to participate.

No appointment is necessary; however, it is highly suggested that participants register for one of the sessions below (10:20 AM to 11:30 AM or 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM) by following this link:

July 31 COI Input Meeting

TESTIMONY SESSION TIME
Public Input Session I 10:20am – 11:30am
Callers with appointments followed by callers with no appointment if time permits.
Public Input Session II 11:45am – 1:15pm
Callers with appointments followed by callers with no appointment if time permits.
Public Input/Public Comment 1:30pm – 2:00pm
No Appointment Required
Phone number will be released day of meeting

Your input is vital to the success of the Commission. Communities of Interest information to respect the boundaries of your communities is critical to the redistricting process.

  • Registration is recommended but not required to participate in this public input meeting. If you prefer not to provide personal information for registration, you have the option of calling in the day of the event to get in the queue to speak.
  • Call in number for public input is (877) 853-5247. Phone lines open at the beginning of the meeting and will remain open through the duration of the meeting.
  • After appointments are complete, the Commission will take callers when time permits for every session.
  • You will have a total of 3 minutes to provide your COI input.
  • This meeting is primarily for Communities of Interest testimony.
  • General public comment will take place at the end of the meeting.
  • If you require an interpreter, requests for interpretation must be submitted at least five business days prior to the meeting. You can submit your request via email to: interpreter.request@crc.ca.gov, on the appointment request form or call their offices at (916) 323-0323.
  • Requests for disability-related modification or accommodation should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting and should be submitted by email at: votersfirstact@crc.ca.gov or by calling our offices at (916)323-0323.

DURING THE MEETING YOU WILL BE ASKED TO DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNITY.

While there are no clear rules on how to define a community of interest, there are ways for you to describe your community.

  1. Begin with your county or city.
  2. Mention the street names and significant locations in your neighborhood to help us identify the parameters of your community.
  3. What are your shared interests?
  4. What brings you together?
  5. What is important to your community?
  6. Are there nearby areas you want to be in a district with?
  7. Nearby areas you don’t want to be in a district with? Why or why not?
  8. Has your community come together to advocate for important services, better schools, roads, or health centers in your neighborhood?

Save time, skip the line!

Submit your COI input today online: https://DrawMyCACommunity.org/

Flyers for the COI event and steps on how community members can participate in the redistricting process are available.  For those unable to attend, the next virtual COI event in your area will be on Monday, August 30th from 2 PM to 8 PM.

Community members can also save time and skip the line by submitting input using our Draw My CA Community online submission tool.

Draw My CA Community

If there are any questions, concerns, or additional information needed, please contact:

Andrew Amorao, So. California Field Team Lead – San Diego & Inland Empire Regions

California Citizens Redistricting Commission, 721 Capitol Mall, Suite 260, Sacramento, CA 95814     C: 916-224-3765     www.WeDrawtheLinesCA.org