Update:

On August 15, 2023, by a vote of 10-1, the City Council approved the Ordinance to Adopt the 2023 Redistricting Plan and to Authorize Implementation of a Ten Single-Member District System of Local Elections.  A copy of the full ordinance is included in the Documents Section.   

This community engagement project is now complete.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and have your voice heard on this important initiative. 


On July 18, 2023, Deputy City Attorney Christopher Boynton provided an Election System Update briefing to City Council. (The briefing starts at 40:45.)  

City Council moved forward with adopting the 2023 Redistricting Plan and authorizing implementation of a ten single-member district system of local elections.

A public hearing was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 and a copy of the Agenda Request Form and the proposed ordinance and attachments (District Map Boundaries – Attachment 1) and District Precinct listing (Attachment 2)) were added to the "Documents" section for review.  Residents also had the opportunity to speak on Tuesday, August 15 when the item appeared on the City Council agenda for action.


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Milestones

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City Council requests community engagement

City Council adopts Resolution #04192 on December 13, 2022

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City Council approves contract with UVA-Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

Ordinance # 3722K adopted February 7, 2023

 

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Community Listening Sessions Begin

Saturday, March 25, 2023

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Community Meetings Conclude

Monday, April 3, 2023

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Survey Mailed to Random Selection of Residents

April 7, 2023

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Online Survey Opens

April 19, 2023 (Survey hosted by UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service) 

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Mailed Survey Data Collection Closes

May 26, 2023 (Final date to submit responses to mailed questionnaire) 

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Online Survey Closes

May 26, 2023

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Presentation of Findings to City Council

June 20, 2023 (Briefing by UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service on results of community listening sessions, survey and legal research)

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Public Hearing on 2023 Redistricting Plan and 10 Single-Member District Election System

August 8, 2023

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City Council votes on 2023 Redistricting Plan and Implementation of 10 Single-Member District Election System

August 15, 2023