October 24, 2021 Redistricting updates
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners will host the third of four public meetings on the 2021 local redistricting efforts on Monday, October 25, at 2:30 p.m.
The meeting will discuss Commissioner District boundaries only- State legislative and Congressional districts are drawn by the State Redistricting Commission. For information about State legislative and Congressional district redistricting, visit www.redistrict.wa.gov.
This meeting will be held virtually. Individuals can join and participate virtually via Zoom using this link https://bit.ly/SkagitBoCCMtg.
The third meeting will include an overview of Census data and proposed potential mapping changes by FLO Analytics, who Skagit County has hired to assist with the redistricting process. Redrawn boundaries will be approved by the Skagit Board of Commissioners in December 2021. Public comment will be taken at this meeting.
One other public hearing is scheduled on redistricting for November 22, 2021 at 2:30 pm. This will be the last opportunity to provide public comment before the Commissioners adopt proposed maps. This meeting will also be held virtually via Zoom.
If you have questions, or need additional information, please visit www.publicinput.com/skagitcountyredistricting. You can also email redistricting@co.skagit.wa.us or call 360-416-1700 for more information.
About Redistricting:
Every 10 years, following the U.S. Census, Skagit County is required to redraw the boundaries of it’s Commissioner districts. This process is governed by State law. For more information on redistricting, including instructions on how to provide comment, please visit Skagit’s 2021 Redistricting website at www.publicinput.com/SkagitCountyRedistricting
Why Redistricting Matters:
County Commissioners are responsible for many decisions that affect daily life like some taxation, land use, parks and recreation, roads, public health and emergency services. The location of the County Commissioner district lines determines which Commissioner represents you, and which Commissioner race you can vote in. Changing the lines could mean you end up in a different district than the one you're currently in, represented by a different Commissioner.
Boundary adjustments from redistricting will take effect for the 2022 elections.
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