San Benito County, CA

What is redistricting?

Every ten years, the Federal Government conducts a census to determine the number of individuals living in the United States. Following each decennial census, State law, Section 21500, requires that the Board of Supervisors adjust the boundaries of any or all of the supervisorial districts of the county so that each district is substantially equal in population.  This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each board member represents about the same number of constituents.  In San Benito County, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for drawing supervisorial districts.  Redististricting is done using the decennial census data, which is currently scheduled for release around September 30, 2021.  For the County of San Benito, the redistricting process must be completed by December 15, 2021.

In establishing the boundaries of the districts, State law states that the Board is required to give consideration to the following factors: (a) topography, (b) geography, (c) cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (d) community of interests of the districts.

Why does Supervisorial redistricting matter to me?

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a board member.

The Board of Supervisors will seek input in selecting the next district map for our supervisorial districts.  You have an opportunity to share with the Board of Supervisors how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.

You can view our Process page to find out more about how the process works.