Item3_City-wide Virtual forums (presentation) — original pdf

Backup

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) V I RT UA L C I T Y W I D E FO R U M V I A V I D EO CO N F E R E N C E F R I DAY, AU G U S T 2 7 1 1 A M Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to find more information and leave feedback on maps. Find us on Facebook and Twitter at Austin Redistricting Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict ICRC websites: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin- redistricting https://redistrictatx.org/ http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independen t-citizens-redistricting-commission How to Sign Up for Testimony Step 1: Put your first and last name in the chat, the district you reside in, and your email address. Step 2: After the presentation, you will be called on by administrative manager, Christine Granados. Unmute / Mute : If the host gives you permission, you can unmute and talk during the webinar. All participants will be able to hear you. If the host allows you to talk, you will receive a notification: Note: You can still access the audio settings by click on the ^ arrow next to the Unmute/Mute button. For any written comments, email the full commission at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 3 – Brigham Morris District 3 – Hoang Le District 8 – Joshua Blank District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Erin Dempsey “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites for Geographic Representation ICRC Background & Selection Process History Austin residents voted to elect City Council by geographic district in 2012. Before that vote, six council members and the mayor were elected citywide. Today, the city has 10 districts with a council member elected from each district. The mayor is still elected citywide. In 2013, a diverse group of Austin residents determined the boundaries for the 10 council districts. Since then, Austin’s population has grown and changed about 21% from 790,000+ people to 961,000+. This year a new group of citizens will redraw the district boundaries to reflect these changes. ICRC Selection Process 300+ applications received 89.31% of received applications met minimum requirements Applicant Review Panel selected the 60 most qualified Commission applicants City Auditor randomly selected 8 Commissioners from the qualified pool The randomly selected 8 commissioners choose 6 additional applicants from the qualified pool 14 commissioners will work to draw the district boundaries The Role of the ICRC The Commission will decide on the new boundaries through an open and transparent process with many opportunities for public input. In order to draw the district boundaries, commissioners need input from residents throughout the process. The process involves: ◦ Holding public meetings in each of the 10 city council districts ◦ Coming up with an initial draft of the boundaries ◦ Holding four more public meetings (one in each of the Travis County precincts) ◦ Proposing final boundaries ◦ Holding two more public meetings (one north and one south of Lady Bird Lake) ◦ Voting on final boundaries ◦ Adopting a final plan by no later than November 1, 2021 Why Redistricting Matters Redistricting will change how Austin residents are represented by City Council and shape how they think about their community. Austin’s population has grown and changed since the districts were originally drawn in 2013. The new district boundaries may change as well. Residents who participate will have a chance to meet Austinites across the city and learn more about the city they call home. They will learn about Austin’s history and make important decisions about Austin’s future. ICRC Final Plan November 2013 9 How Does the ICRC Draw Maps? From the City Charter, Section 3.E 1. Each district shall have reasonably equal population with other districts, except where deviation is required to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act or is allowable by law. 2. Districts shall comply with the federal Voting Rights Act and any other requirement of federal or state law. 3. Districts shall be geographically contiguous. 4. The geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or local communities of interest shall be respected in a manner that minimizes their division to the extent possible without violating the requirements of any of the preceding subsections. 5. District boundaries shall be drawn to encourage geographical compactness such that nearby areas of population are not bypassed for more distant populations as is practical. 6. District boundaries shall be drawn using the boundaries of existing election precincts, as is practical. 7. District boundaries shall be drawn using geographically identifiable boundaries, as is practical. Total Population by District, 2010 1 1 Austin Population Growth, 1870 to 2020 The ideal city council district size would be approximately 96,185. 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 0.961 million 961,855 790,390 656,562 465,622 345,890 251,808 186,545 87,930 132,459 4,428 11,013 14,575 22,258 29,860 34,876 53,120 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2010; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. Austin Race/Ethnicity Composition 2010 Demographics 1.7% 7.7% 6.3% 0.5% 0.1% 3.9% 0.2% 8.9% 6.9% 32.5% 2020 Demographics 35.1% 48.7% 47.1% White Asian, Pacific Islander Hispanic Black Two or more races, NH American Indian, Alaska Native 0.2% Other races, NH 0.2% Hispanic or Latino White, NH Black or African American, NH American Indian and Alaska Native, NH Asian, NH Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, NH Some Other Race, NH Two or More Races, NH Change in Austin’s Racial-Ethnic Composition, 2010 to 2020 2010 2020 Percent of Total, 2010 Percent of Total, 2020 Numeric Change Percent Change Percent of Total Change 277,707 312,448 35.1% 32.5% 34,741 12.5% Hispanic or Latino American Indian & Alaska Native, NH Asian, NH Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander, NH Black or African American, NH Some other race, NH Two or more races, NH White, NH 1,967 2,002 49,159 85,853 401 528 60,760 66,002 1,448 4,841 13,677 37,187 0.2% 6.2% 0.1% 7.7% 0.2% 1.7% 0.2% 8.9% 0.1% 6.9% 0.5% 3.9% 385,271 452,994 48.7% 47.1% Total Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census 2010, 2020; Note: red text denotes decrease since 2010 790,390 961,855 100.0% 100.0% 35 36,694 1.8% 74.6% 127 31.7% 5,242 3,393 23,510 67,723 171,465 8.6% 234.3% 171.9% 17.6% 21.7% 20.3% 0.0% 21.4% 0.1% 3.1% 2.0% 13.7% 39.5% 100.0% 14 Why Was the 2020 Census Data Delayed? •Operational delays caused by COVID-19 in addition to wildfires, hurricanes, allegations of political interference, fluctuating deadlines and lawsuits delayed the Census Bureau’s original plan to deliver the redistricting data to the states starting on Feb. 18, 2021 and ending on March 31, 2021. •Data including demographic changes was recently released on Thursday, August 12, 2021. •The State will take some time to create data usable for the commission’s mapping purposes. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Associated Press How to Sign Up for Testimony Step 1: Put your first and last name in the chat, the district you reside in, and your email address. Step 2: After the presentation, you will be called on by administrative manager, Christine Granados. Unmute / Mute : If the host gives you permission, you can unmute and talk during the webinar. All participants will be able to hear you. If the host allows you to talk, you will receive a notification: Note: You can still access the audio settings by click on the ^ arrow next to the Unmute/Mute button. For any written comments, email the full commission at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov How to Find ICRC Documents 1. In your web browser, search for “Austin ICRC.” 2. Click on the city website (austintexas.gov), which should be the first search result. 3. Click on the icon on the left that says “View Meeting Documents.” 4. Below each meeting date are items including meeting agendas, video recordings in English and Spanish, presentations, documents viewed by the commission, and more. Leave Us Feedback at SpeakUp Austin ◦ In your web browser, search for “SpeakUp Austin.” ◦ Locate the Community Engagement Opportunity called “Shape Austin’s Future – Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission” and click on “View Project.” ◦ Scroll down until you you see the tab that says “Event Feedback.” ◦ You can create an account to complete the survey about the current city-wide maps. ◦ Your comments will help the ICRC understand how to keep your community within the same district. ◦ Your comments will be taken into consideration prior to drawing the first draft of new maps. Questions to Consider When Providing Feedback What do I need to know about your district? Where do you go to the doctor? How do you live your life in your community? What routes do you take to work? What churches, mosques, temples do you attend? What grocery store to you frequent? What schools do your children attend (pre-K, elementary, high school, private, community college, university)? How accessible is Capitol Metro bus line? What are some of the shared community spaces- shopping centers, homeowners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your communities shared interests-health conditions, land use, environmental conditions, and/or other issues? What are the racial and ethnic compositions, cultural identities, and households that predominantly speak a language other than English in your community? Explain the socio-economic status in your community, including but not limited to income, home-ownership and education levels. What are the shared political boundary lines from other jurisdictions in your community? Public Testimony • All individuals wishing to make comments must have signed in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. • Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak have the opportunity to do so. Upcoming Public Forums Public Forum #1 Saturday, September 18: 11am-1pm Gus Garcia Recreation Center Public Forum #2 Tuesday, September 21: 6-8pm Mayfield Cottage Public Forum #3 Saturday, September 25: 1-3pm George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center TO BE SCHEDULED: Public Forum #4 Virtual Forum Via Zoom Thank You for Attending the ICRC’s Public Forum! Have something to say to all the commissioners? Email us at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov