City Council District Boundary Update 2024

In March 2024, the Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission approved The Promenade Reorganization to the City of Davis (LAFCo No. 23-05); the boundary change was recorded and became effective in April 2024.

State law sets the criteria for an update to district boundaries outside of a redistricting process, and requires newly annexed territory to be added to the nearest existing council district without changing the boundaries of other districts. The Davis Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to designate the contiguous district to which the annexed territory shall be made part of by resolution. In compliance with State law, the newly annexed territory was added to City Council District 5. To view the updated District 5 map use the Online City Council District map interactive tool on the main District Elections page.

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City Council Redistricting for 2022

In the fall of 2019, the City of Davis transitioned from at-large to by-district city council member elections, creating a five district map. In November 2020, elections in Districts 2, 3, and 5 took place. In November 2022, elections in Districts 1 and 4  completed the full transition to district-based elections. Learn more about the transition to district elections.

Following each decennial census, cities are required to review, and if necessary adjust, the boundaries of their districts to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Even though the City of Davis had recently transitioned to districts, the city still had to engage in the process of redistricting using 2020 census data to ensure that districts are substantially equal in population and each council member represents approximately the same number of constituents..

為了反映當地人口變化情況，地方政府每隔十年就会根據新的人口普查数据来重新划分選區。議會法案第 849 號（2019） 要求各市縣通過舉行公開聽證會和/或研討會以及開展公眾宣傳活動，包括向非英語社區進行宣傳， 讓社區參與到重新劃分選區的進程中來。

• 戴維斯市選區重劃進程 (PDF)

Final Redistricting Ordinance

Ordinance No. 2619 - An ordinance adjusting the boundaries of the Davis City Council electoral districts and amending Chapter 12, Section 12.01.050 of the Davis Municipal Code related to adjustment of Council district boundaries to conform to State law.  Download a copy of the ordinance (PDF).

February 15, 2022 - New District Map Adopted, Completing Redistricting Process

At their meeting held on February 15, 2022, the City Council formally adopted the final draft map published on February 8.  This new map will be used for future City Council elections, beginning with the November 2022 election. View the final map

Redistricting Schedule

How can I get involved?

Take a survey and tell us about your community

Community involvement in the redistricting process begins with identifying “Communities of Interest.” A community of interest is a “contiguous population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.”

Community of Interest information was accepted through December 31, 2021.  Learn more about Communities of Interest.

Attend a Public Workshop

A drop-in workshop was held on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Davis Senior Center. At the workshop, members of the community had the opportunity to provide input on the redistricting process by drawing district maps and providing community of interest information.

See Census Blocks with Population Counts and submit a draft map for consideration 

Maps can be submitted throughout the redistricting process until the City Council votes to adopt a new district map.  Download a map template and draw your own map!

Please email a picture of your completed map to districts@cityofdavis.org.

Attend public hearings

City Council will hold five public hearings to take public testimony and discuss draft maps (see schedule above). All City Council meetings are provided via remote audio and video options:

• Televised live on City of Davis Government Channel 16 (available to those who subscribe to cable TV)
• Livestream online at https://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/city-council/city-council-meetings/meeting-videos
• Join via Zoom (a separate link is listed on each meeting agenda). Zoom has options to participate by electronic device or phone.

Public comments may be submitted by voice mail prior to and/or during the meeting. Call the City’s dedicated phone line at 530-757-5693 and leave a voice mail message. Comments will be accepted starting at noon on the day of the City Council meeting and will continue to be accepted until the conclusion of public comment for each specific item during the meeting. Speakers will be limited to no more than two minutes.

Submit comments in writing

Send comments, questions, and draft maps to districts@cityofdavis.org.