Apply to serve on the Independent Redistricting Commission and help map Carlsbad’s future
City of Carlsbad residents have a one-in-a-decade opportunity to get involved in the City Council redistricting process by serving on the independent commission that will choose the updated district maps.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of election districts based on Census data to ensure that all districts have the same number of residents. In Carlsbad redistricting will determine which neighborhoods and communities are grouped into a district for the purpose of electing a City Council member. The City of Carlsbad has four City Council members, each representing a district, and a mayor who is elected citywide.
The Carlsbad City Council chose to have an independent commission decide on the final district maps following a number of public meetings, hearings, workshops and online surveys to get input from the public. The public engagement process is scheduled to kick off in August with an informational meeting. Residents can sign up to be notified about the redistricting process on the city’s website.
