The BRC is comprised of residents of the County who were nominated by the various supervisors and appointed to the committee by the Board of Supervisors. The BRC is preparing for receipt of the 2010 population statistics from the Census Bureau. Based on the census figures, the county’s population must be substantially equalized among the five Supervisorial Districts. This same process is undertaken for the state Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization. This process is called “redistricting.”
The BRC has been tasked to study any necessary changes to the boundaries of the supervisorial districts and will report to the Board of Supervisors its findings and recommended changes, if any. It is expected that growth in the number of residents may require the boundaries of the Supervisorial Districts to be adjusted to accommodate population changes or shifts among people living in Los Angeles County.
One of the first tasks of the BRC is to examine, analyze and review the census data. Community meetings and public hearings will be held to encourage public participation in the redistricting process, gather public input, and to answer any questions the public may have.
Free redistricting software will be made available on a new County Redistricting website to assist the public in preparing and submitting plans for possible new supervisorial boundaries. This new website will be launched in March. A calendar of events, information on how to review, comment or submit proposed plans will be updated on the website on a regular basis.