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 Encinitas, the City Council is responsible for drawing council districts. Redistricting is done using U.S. census data, which is normally released around March 31, 2021, but this year with adjustments, would be September 26 - October 11, 2021. For the City of Encinitas, the redistricting process must be completed by April 17, 2022.

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

The City Council will seek input selecting the next district map for our City Council. You have an opportunity to share with the City Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.

You can contact the City Clerk at (760) 633-2601 to find out more about how the process works.

View a map of the City's current council districts.

The City of Encinitas has four City Council members elected by district voters, and a mayor who is elected at-large.

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) easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.), and (4) 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 good faith effort to notify community groups of various kinds about the redistricting process. Our public hearings and workshops will be provided in applicable languages if residents submit a request in advance. The City Council will notify the public about redistricting hearings and workshops, 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 hearings and workshops to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. Access the complete redistricting timeline. The hearings and workshops will be held on:

• August 16, 2021 - Public Workshop
  • 08/16/2021 Taller Público
• September 22, 2021 - Public Hearing #1
  • 09/22/2021 Audiencia pública
• October 16, 2021 - Public Workshop
  • 10/16/2021 Taller Público
• November 17, 2021 - Public Hearing #2
• January 19, 2022 - Public Hearing #3
• March 9, 2022 - Public Hearing #4

You can submit public comments by emailing cityclerk@encinitasca.gov or suggest draft maps.