County Redistricting Committee to Hold Public Hearing for District 2 Monday in La Mesa

Now that the 2010 census results have been released, the public has a chance to weigh in on any plans by the County of San Diego to alter the boundaries of the five supervisorial districts.

The Board of Supervisors has appointed a Redistricting Advisory Committee to collect public opinion. At least one public meeting is scheduled for each of the five districts.

Ramona is in District 2 represented by Supervisor Dianne Jacob.

A hearing will be held for District 2 residents at 6 p.m. Monday at La Mesa Council Chamber, 8130 Allison Ave., La Mesa.

State law mandates that the County Board of Supervisors adjusts the district boundaries every 10 years so that each district reflects any changes in population. Changes may alter the district in which a resident lives, thereby altering a resident's supervisor.

The committee is tasked with preparing a report for the Board that will include up to three proposed redistricting plans. The Board will review the plans at its own public hearing and the adopted plan is expected to be effective in early September.

The public can submit plans as electronic files through May 9. The plans will be published online and submitted to the advisory committee for consideration.

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