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This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each board member represents about the same number of constituents. In Ventura County, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for adopting supervisorial districts. Redistricting will be based on data from the U.S. Census, expected to be released by September 30<sup>th<\/sup>. Under the Fair Maps Act, the County is required to complete the redistricting process by December 15, 2021.<\/p><h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>Help shape the future of Ventura County\u2019s Supervisorial Districts<\/strong><\/h2><p>Every ten years, U.S. Census data is used to redraw Ventura County Board of Supervisor district boundaries. This ensures the districts are balanced for changes in population. The Board of Supervisors wants to hear from you on how these boundaries should be drawn. Complete this the Community of Interest form to tell the Board about your community \u2013 keeping communities of interest together is a high-ranking criteria in the redistricting process.<\/p><h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>Why does redistricting matter to me?<\/strong><\/h2><p>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<br \/>think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community.<\/p><h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"><strong>What do the existing supervisorial districts look like?<\/strong><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcitsgis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=1e8f8107c00b43d49e611e1759114270\">Supervisorial<br \/>Webmap<\/a><\/p><p>Supervisorial District Maps \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/board-of-supervisors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/09\/SupervisorialDistrictsBW.pdf\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Black and White<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/venturacounty.gov\/board-of-supervisors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/09\/SupervisorialDistrictsColor.pdf\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" 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