Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #4: District 8 | July 27, 2021 | Zip codes: 78727, 78728, 78756, 78757, 78758 Paige Ellis Council Member for District 8, district8@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2108 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #4: District 8 | July 27, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? 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, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your communities shared interests- health conditions, …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #1: District 9 | July 15, 2021 Zip codes: 78701, 78704, 78705, 78722, 78751 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #1: District 9 | July 15, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov.
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 23, 2021 10:13 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Video of 08-18-2021 Meeting From: Stefan Haag Sent: Monday, August 23, 2021 3:09:57 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: Video of 08-18-2021 Meeting *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Commissioners, I’m looking for the video of the weekly meeting in which there was a discussion of the redistricting process. I had hoped that it would be posted the next day. As of 10 am on Monday, August 23rd, it hasn’t been posted. That discussion is possibly the most important consideration of the Commission so far. The basic question is: Are you constructing districts from scratch or using the existing districts as the basis for redistricting? The public needs to know. Grateful for your service, Stefan Haag SMD 8 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Request to present Maps to ICRC Chairs and ICRC Members: We are officially notifying the City of Austin Independent Citizen's Redistricting Commission that it has always been and continues to be our intent to present district maps for 4 minority districts, for your consideration. We believe these districts will constitute one African American opportunity district, two majority Hispanic districts and one majority or opportunity Hispanic district. We plan to have this plan presented to your body for potential inclusion in your final plan, before you present a plan before your Commissioner District hearings. . We will request time for a full presentation of this plan when it is ready. We plan to provide all data for plan to Mr. Korbel We will expect your full consideration of this proposal when it is presented. Nelson Linder Gonzalo Barrientos Co-Chairs of NAACP Hispanic Coalition
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 23, 2021 12:15 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Rules and procedure for Invited Testimony from Organizations to Independent Redistricting Commission From: Vice President - NWACA < Sent: Monday, August 23, 2021 5:13:48 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Christine Granados < <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Cc: Rodriguez, Lisa <Lisa.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov>; Dugan, Matthew <Matthew.Dugan@austintexas.gov>; >; HPD ICRC Commissioners > Subject: Re: Rules and procedure for Invited Testimony from Organizations to Independent Redistricting Commission *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Christine and Commissioners, Thank you for the reply. We have diligently passed along and highlighted ICRC's events to our community through our social media pages and newsletters. "We invite all 300 plus Austin neighborhood homeowners association members to speak" Ignoring the "homeowners" qualifier in the above - we have renters who are members and renters make up the majority of this city, I think we can all agree they deserve equal input - will all organizations that request it be afforded a place on the agenda, the same time limit, and presentation ability? "We had specific questions we wanted addressed such as, why Austin neighborhood associations exist, when and how they started, how many people or households are represented in the council, if renters are part of these associations and why is it important to keep these associations together." These specific questions above seem most relevant for an unbiased academic, or a journalist. It's unclear to me what qualifications rate the ANC and their representative as being an expert, and able to provide an unbiased answer to the questions above. Or rather, more so than any other private organization and individuals. Let me be clear, it seems like allowing public comment is not equal to being included as invited testimony and, presumably, a presentation. If public comment is equal to invited testimony, then item 3. New Business, Item C. is unnecessary and should be removed from the agenda, right? On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 9:27 AM Christine Granados Hello Reykjavik Monrovia, Thank you for contacting the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission about being an invited guest at the regular Wednesday meeting. We invite all 300 plus Austin neighborhood homeowners association > wrote: 1 if you would like to inquire about the ANC's stated members to speak at any and all regular meetings and public forums during the public comment portion of the meetings. With …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 08/18/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 08/18/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/17/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission FECHA de la reunion (08/18/2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (08/17/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm Video Conference Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98278207374?pwd=eEhDSFpzNjVlZWFXNGcyYWpOKzZvZz09 Meeting ID: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: iqY34Q One tap mobile +13017158592,,98278207374#,,,,*442998# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,98278207374#,,,,*442998# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: 442998 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/azmXrvLGe CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Brigham Morris Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager draft Minutes Meeting Goals: Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees; Hear Presentation from Austin Independent School District Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting at 6:04 p.m., Commissioner Le joined at 6:14 p.m. and Commissioner Lands joined at 6:33 p.m. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Peck Young addressed the ICRC and opted to withhold comment at the public meeting 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 4, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The August 4, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group on calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez gave update about upcoming public forums and new county precinct forums. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from AISD AISD's Jacob Reach, Chief of Government Relations and Board Services; Beth Wilson, Executive Director of Planning and Asset Management, and Geronimo Rodriguez, Board of Trustee President (D6) presented campus and trustee maps and gave a timeline of …
ICRC Texas Open Meetings Act August 18, 2021 • WHAT IT IS: TOMA is a statute (enacted to benefit the public rather than governing bodies) that mandates open public access to all non-excepted meetings • WHERE IT IS: of governmental bodies. Codified in Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. • WHAT IT SAYS: Requires that every meeting of a subject body, with certain narrow enumerated exceptions, be ▪ ▪ ▪ open to the public, and posted as to notice of time, place, and subject matter of items to be discussed, and memorialized with a record. • Open to the Public: Must allow each member of the public who desires to speak to do so during or before consideration of an item May adopt reasonable rules Cannot prohibit public criticism • Meeting Notice (Agenda): Must be posted ▪ ▪ ▪ Minimum of 72 hour notice posted as to notice of time, place, and subject matter of items to be discussed, and memorialized with a record (Standard practice: audio or video recording and minutes reflecting members attendance and action taken). What is a QUORUM? • DEFINITION: TOMA = Allows the City Charter to set the number for a quorum. Charter = For the ICRC, a quorum is 9 members. • POSTING REQUIRED: If a quorum is going to be present at anything other than a purely social or ceremonial function, a meeting notice must be posted. What is a MEETING? • DEFINITION: ▪ “ A verbal exchange among a quorum of the body ... verbal” also means “non-verbal” texts or emails or interactions. … or between a member of the public, or staff, and a quorum of the body … … during which at least one member of the body is participating in a deliberation of public business over which the body has had, has, or will have control. Meeting? Maybe, if social turns to business. CLOSED MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION • • • Convene in Open Session Announce Executive Session and Applicable Section(s) of TOMA Very Specific List of Allowable executive sessions Exceptions (Most Common) • • • 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney 551.074 – Personnel Issues – posting should identify high-level personnel 551.076 – Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits “Walking Quorum” Prohibited Series of Communications: A member of a governmental body commits an offense if the • member: • • knowingly engages in at least one communication among …
Introduction to the Public Information Act: ICRC Zachary Brown, Law Department, Assistant City Attorney Open Government, Ethics & Compliance Division Chapter 552, Government Code that government is the servant and not the master of the people, it is the policy of this state that “Under the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of representative government that adheres to the principle each person is entitled, unless otherwise expressly provided by law, at all times to complete information about the affairs of government and the official acts of public officials and employees[.]” In Plain English The Texas Public Information Act (PIA) mandates: Information pertaining to the ICRC’s business is subject to the PIA This includes information not stored in City accounts like: text messages, social media posts and interactions, and emails in non‐City accounts When determining whether information is subject to the PIA, it is the context, not the device or account, that matters Retention Therefore, it is important to keep records retention in mind. • Use your City email account for all communications related to the ICRC • If you receive/send ICRC business from a personal account, forward it to your City account (and ask the sender to use your City account in the future) • Same for text messages • Save any other communications or records Public Information Request (“PIR”) In accordance with Texas Public Information Act, the City of Austin has designated the following methods for receiving public information requests. A member of the public may make a written request for public information under the Public Information Act by delivering the request using one of the following methods: ▪ United States mail: P.O. Box 689001, Austin, Texas, 78768-9001. ▪ Electronic mail: public.information@austintexas.gov ▪ Hand delivery: City Hall, 4th Floor, 301 W. 2nd Street; or ▪ City’s online Public Records Center: www.austintexas.gov/pir The City does not accept written requests for public information through facsimile transmission. Your request will not be considered received unless it is sent to the proper address. Responding to a PIR • The City’s PIR Team receives and routes all requests • May ask requestor to clarify or narrow the scope of the request. • Must provide information “promptly” (ASAP) • Or request decision from AG for confidential/excepted information • Work with your staff liaison Law Department’s Role • PIR Team – Processes incoming requests and organizes release of information to requestor. • Open Government, Ethics …
What Does the 2020 Census Tell Us about Austin’s Population Growth? Independent Citizen’s Redistricting Commission August 18, 2021 Content Population Growth Austin’s Unique Diversity Areas of Growth Austin’s Population Growth Austin Population Growth, 1870 to 2020 The ideal city council district size would be approximately 96,186. 1,000,000 900,000 800,000 700,000 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 .961 million 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2020. 4 Austin is the 11th largest city in the country but growth rivals that of the largest cities. Numeric Change among 11 Largest U.S. Cities, 2010-2020 New York Houston Austin Phoenix San Antonio Dallas Los Angeles San Diego Philadelphia San Jose Chicago .961 million 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data, 2010 and 2020. 5 Austin sees large gains while suburbs see fast growth. Place 2010 2020 Numeric Change Percent Change Manor Leander Buda Hutto Kyle Cedar Park San Marcos Georgetown Pflugerville Bastrop Austin Round Rock 5,037 26,521 7,295 14,698 28,016 48,937 44,894 47,400 46,936 7,218 790,390 99,887 13,652 59,202 15,108 27,577 45,697 77,595 67,553 67,176 65,191 9,688 961,855 119,468 8,615 32,681 7,813 12,879 17,681 28,658 22,659 19,776 18,255 2,470 171,465 19,581 171.0% 123.2% 107.1% 87.6% 63.1% 58.6% 50.5% 41.7% 38.9% 34.2% 21.7% 19.6% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census, P.L. 94-171 File. 6 Austin’s Unique Diversity Austin Race/Ethnicity Composition, 2020 0.2% 6.9% 32.5% 0.5% 0.1% 3.9% 8.9% 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 47.1% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census, P.L. 94-171 File. Note: NH = Non-Hispanic 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% 67,723 790,390 961,855 Total Source: U.S. …
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Credit: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 File3601TRAVIS45360351183MANOR13035118318318329013071ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKDAWSONWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLSOUTHEASTUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERCIRCLECSOUTHWESTGATEGALINDOBRODIELANEHYDEPARKMCKINNEYWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSST.EDWARDSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKDITTMAR--SLAUGHTERTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGBLUFFSPRINGSMONTOPOLISCHERRYCREEKBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYGARRISONPARKMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERLBJWESTCONGRESSVILLAGEATWESTERNOAKSDELVALLEROBINSONRANCHBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALEDELVALLEEASTNORTHBURNETBERGSTROMSOUTHBRODIEDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSWHISPERVALLEYONIONCREEKNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODPARKERLANEALLANDALEEASTCONGRESSCRESTVIEWCENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLESLAUGHTERCREEKSOUTHMANCHACABRENTWOODFRANKLINPARKNORTHLAMARSWEETBRIARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILL3601TRAVIS45360351183MANOR13035118318318329013071ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKDAWSONWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLSOUTHEASTUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERCIRCLECSOUTHWESTGATEGALINDOBRODIELANEHYDEPARKMCKINNEYWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSST.EDWARDSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKDITTMAR--SLAUGHTERTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGBLUFFSPRINGSMONTOPOLISCHERRYCREEKBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYGARRISONPARKMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERLBJWESTCONGRESSVILLAGEATWESTERNOAKSDELVALLEBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALEDELVALLEEASTNORTHBURNETBERGSTROMSOUTHBRODIEDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSONIONCREEKNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODPARKERLANEALLANDALEEASTCONGRESSCRESTVIEWCENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLESLAUGHTERCREEKSOUTHMANCHACABRENTWOODFRANKLINPARKNORTHLAMARSWEETBRIARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILLDemographic LandscapeHispanic/Latino Geographic Distribution, 2010-2020Census 2010Census 2020Census BlocksCensus BlocksLess than 20%20% to 40%40% to 60%60% to 80%80% PlusPercentage of theTotal Populationthat is ofHispanic Origin
Credit: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 File183LAKEWAYJONESTOWN183A360351290TRAVIS4536071351183MANORPFLUGERVILLE1301304535118318318329013071ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKDAWSONWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLSOUTHEASTUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERCIRCLECSOUTHWESTGATEGALINDOBRODIELANEHYDEPARKMCKINNEYWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSPONDSPRINGSST.EDWARDSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKDITTMAR--SLAUGHTERTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGBLUFFSPRINGSMONTOPOLISCHERRYCREEKBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYGARRISONPARKMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERHAYSWARTHALBJWESTCONGRESSVILLAGEATWESTERNOAKSDELVALLEROBINSONRANCHBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALEDELVALLEEASTNORTHBURNETBERGSTROMSOUTHBRODIEDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSONIONCREEKNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODPARKERLANEALLANDALEEASTCONGRESSCRESTVIEWAVERYRANCH--LAKELINECENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLESLAUGHTERCREEKSOUTHMANCHACABRENTWOODFRANKLINPARKNORTHLAMARSWEETBRIARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILL183LAKEWAYJONESTOWN183A360351290TRAVIS4536071351183MANORPFLUGERVILLE1301304535118318318329013071ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKDAWSONWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLSOUTHEASTUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERCIRCLECSOUTHWESTGATEGALINDOBRODIELANEHYDEPARKMCKINNEYWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSPONDSPRINGSST.EDWARDSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKDITTMAR--SLAUGHTERTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGBLUFFSPRINGSMONTOPOLISCHERRYCREEKBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYGARRISONPARKMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERHAYSWARTHALBJWESTCONGRESSVILLAGEATWESTERNOAKSDELVALLEROBINSONRANCHBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALEDELVALLEEASTNORTHBURNETBERGSTROMSOUTHBRODIEDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSONIONCREEKNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODPARKERLANEALLANDALEEASTCONGRESSCRESTVIEWAVERYRANCH--LAKELINECENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLESLAUGHTERCREEKSOUTHMANCHACABRENTWOODFRANKLINPARKNORTHLAMARSWEETBRIARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILLDemographic LandscapeWhite (non-Hispanic) Geographic Distribution, 2010-2020Census 2010Census 2020Census BlocksCensus BlocksLess than 20%20% to 40%40% to 60%60% to 80%80% PlusPercentage of theTotal Populationthat isnon-Hispanic White
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Video Conference Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98278207374?pwd=eEhDSFpzNjVlZWFXNGcyYWpOKzZvZz09 Meeting ID: 982 7820 7374 Passcode: iqY34Q CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager George Korbel, Mapping Specialist Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón Erin Dempsey Camellia Falcon Errol Hardin Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee MINUTES Meeting Goals: Receive Information about Census Data and City's Boundaries; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with 11 members present. Commissioner Kannan joined the meeting at 6:05 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Peck Young addressed the ICRC and opted to withhold comment at the public meeting. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Aug. 11, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Aug. 11, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Update from Public Forum Working Group on calendar changes Vice Chair Gonzalez gave update about county public forums being pushed back a week. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Presentation from Lila Valencia, Austin City Demographer City Demographer Lila Valencia shared findings from 2020 U.S. Census. B. Presentation from City Attorney on open meetings Assistant City Attorney Lynn Carter reviewed Open Meetings Act; Assistant City Attorney Zach Brown reviewed the Public Information Act. C. Update from Communications Working Group Commissioner Calderón discussed social media policies and the work done placing paid advertising on social media and legacy media. D. Update from Finance Subcommittee Vice Chair Gonzalez discussed the $2,000 in expenditures for Zoom moderator, website maintenance and overtime charges related to public forums. E. Update from Final Report Subcommittee No update. F. Discussion on mapping process Commissioner Yee made a motion to allow commissioners to voluntarily meet one-on-one …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Wednesday, August 18, 2021 8:01 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Dist 1 Redistricting Forum From: outlook_22023918880C600B@outlook.com <outlook_22023918880C600B@outlook.com>On Behalf Ofoutlook_22023918880C600B@outlook.com < Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:00:58 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: Dist 1 Redistricting Forum *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sent from Mail for Windows I was wondering why this forum meeting was not offered on zoom. Looks like the other districts forum could be attended on zoom. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Friday, August 20, 2021 4:09 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Inquiry: Rules and procedure for Invited Testimony from Organizations to Independent Redistricting Commission From: Vice President - NWACA < Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 9:08:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov>; Rodriguez, Lisa <Lisa.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov>; Dugan, Matthew <Matthew.Dugan@austintexas.gov> Cc: Subject: Inquiry: Rules and procedure for Invited Testimony from Organizations to Independent Redistricting Commission < < *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To the Commission, I see on your posted agenda for August 28th - located here http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=366131 - that a private organization has been invited to give testimony under 3. New Business, Item C. m m m m V I have checked all the emails to our organization and do not recall seeing an invitation for similar invited testimony, or rules being previously communicated. Please let me know if this is an oversight on my part. What are the rules and processes for other private organizations to be allowed to give invited testimony? If all organizations in the City, and relevant State/Federal level advocacy groups, are not allowed to provide invited testimony, under what rules is it fair for a single private organization to provide that testimony? 1 Please let us know what actions we can take so that our organization - and our members - can participate on an equal basis with other private organizations. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: HPD ICRC Commissioners Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:39 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: ICRC citizen input on: (1) Commissioner Yee's request for socio-economic City of Austin data PXL_20210819_114536587.jpg Rodriguez, Lisa From: Philip Wiley < Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 12:38:48 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: ICRC citizen input on: (1) Commissioner Yee's request for socio-economic City of Austin data *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Commissioners, Commissioner Yee inquired in yesterday's ICRC meeting about socio‐economic data for the City of Austin. I let data astute people interested in policy know. This is what came back, lots of really good stuff here. Prepared by consultants for the City of Austin, the 2020 report is entitled "City of Austin Comprehensive Housing Report", but it's much more. https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Housing/Austin%20HMA final.pdf I've taken a photo of one chart below, which to me was a pretty good proxy for generalized socio economic grouping from 2013 when your predecessors created a map. Next to that is how the City has evolved since. My reading of the charter is that this map is a solid place to center identification of communities of interest ‐ but the last ICRC chose another approach ‐ it's your turn, and our best hope is that every map iteration improves on the hard work of those who came before. 4) the geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local community 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. A community of interest is a contiguous population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation. Communities of interest shall not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or political candidates. This wasn't the only response I got, but as it's a public City asset, it seemed like the best first response. Please don't hesitate to ask if more of any type of data might be helpful. Time is short, and it takes a village. Thanks again ‐ your time commitment and effort is extraordinary! Philip Wiley Downtown resident ‐ D9 1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm Manchaca Road Branch Library 5500 Menchaca Road Austin, TX 78745 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to refrain …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Via Videoconference Register in advance for this Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair REVISED AGENDA DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 1. Logistics 2. Public Forum Rules 2. 3. 4. MAP ACTIVITY SESSION CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary redistricting plan • Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 2. Public Forum Rules: Chair. • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the • Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 | Zip codes: 78704, 78735, 78744, 78745, 78747, 78748, 78652 Ann Kitchen, Council Member, district5@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2105 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Name:_____________________________________ Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? 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, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your communities shared interests- health conditions, land …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C FO R U M : D I S T R I C T 5 V I A V I D EO CO N F E R E N C E T U ES DAY, AU G U S T 1 7 , 6 P 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 proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. 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 District 5 Commissioner Prabhu Kannan Prabhu Kannan has over 20 years of experience leading teams and influencing meaningful change. He is passionate about giving back to the community and bringing together people, technology and thought to deliver solutions and services to help others. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, and a fan of the outdoors who loves camping, spending time with family and is always equipped with a camera to capture life’s moments. “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: HPD ICRC Commissioners Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:10 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: District 5 homework Baulch_document_606DC795-F9C4-5998-1DA17C7581FD7EB6.pdf Categories: Summary of Action Items From: S Baulch < Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 1:10:11 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: District 5 homework *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Thank you for volunteering to redraw our districts! I appreciate your non-partisan effort to prevent gerrymandering to favor any candidate (gerrymandering doesn't have to favor a member of a political party...I guess my neighbor didn't remember details from government class, but that was a long time ago for most of us.) Attached is my homework assignment. Power to the people, Sally Baulch CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1 Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #10: District 5 | Aug. 17, 2021 | Zip codes: 78704, 78735, 78744, 78745, 78747, 78748, 78652 Ann Kitchen, Council Member, district5@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2105 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Sally Baulch Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS_ EMAIL ___________________________ Street Address City ________________________________________________________________ Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Sally BaulchThat being said, I also like sharing a council member with nearby neighborhoods so that our neighborhoods can elevate a local issue with a member's staff. I support a more compact districtbecause …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:22 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: Meeting on August 18, 2021, Item 3A From: Stefan Haag < Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:21:27 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: Meeting on August 18, 2021, Item 3A > *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I was wondering why the briefing on the 2020 Census is being conducted by Dr. Valencia, the Austin City Demographer, rather than your legal counsel or your mapper. The independence of the commission is greatly influenced by the source of the commission’s information. Your legal counsel was the legal counsel to the first ICRC and is familiar with the current districts, their boundaries, and relevant information concerning the boundaries for the districts. Also, your mapper should have the capability to brief you on the population of each district after the 2020 census as well as the VTDs that are included in the districts. The same argument could be made concerning your briefing on the open meetings and open records acts and your responsibilities under those acts. Being briefed by the City Attorney is similar to my concerns about the briefing by the City Demographer. The City of Austin should not be providing legal advice to the commission. On September 4, 3021, the action by Governor Abbott that delayed the requirement to complete the training expires, and you are required to complete the training. Although the online training doesn’t take long to complete, it should be done quickly and the certificate of completion provided to Christine. I also think that Christine needs to be aware that communications between citizens and the commission should be available as a backup to a meeting, ensuring that the process is open and transparent. Sincerely, Stefan Haag Resident of SMD 8 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
www.montopolis.org ∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆∇∆ On Aug 16, 2021, at 15:55, Calderon, Sara ‐ BC <BC‐Sara.Calderon@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hello please see attached (and below) for live and virtual event information, updates, as well as additional options for public feedback on redistricting from the ICRC. Thank you, ‐ Commissioner Sara Inés Calderón ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ PRESS RELEASE Aug. 16, 2021 For Immediate Release Sara Inés Calderón bc‐sara.calderon@austintexas.gov (512) 931‐1477 Camellia Falcon bc‐camellia.falcon@austintexas.gov Redistricting commission poised, ready for census data drop AUSTIN, TX (Aug. 16, 2021) – With the release of the new U.S. Census data Aug. 12, 2021, the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) has a strong team in place awaiting useable numbers and comments from the public to draw new city council boundaries for Austin residents. "It's going to be a least week or ten days before it's usable," said George Korbel, ICRC mapping specialist. "At least that's been my experience from the last several redistricting maps I've been involved in." Korbel is no stranger to redistricting. He was instrumental in challenging the fairness of at‐large elections in Texas in the '70s. He and the ICRC's legal counsel David Richards were part of the team that ligated the landmark case known as White v. Regester. The case, which made it all the way to the Supreme Court in 1973 and won, found the urban voting district in Dallas and Bexar County reduced Latino representation in the Texas House of Representatives. The case also expanded into other counties with large urban districts in the state including, Tarrant, Nueces, McLennan, Travis, Galveston, Jefferson, Lubbock and El Paso. 2 "(The case) set down the proof pattern for litigation in almost literally all redistricting that dealt with at‐large elections," Korbel said. Since then, Korbel and Richards have been involved in redistricting over 50 jurisdictions such as cities, counties and school districts. Most recently, they redistricted education institutional boundaries in Houston and for Lone Star College, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. In Austin, Korbel, who has attended all but one ICRC public forum, plans to use the public's input in his map making process. "They're giving suggestions as to what changes should be made, and when I get access to the data, we will determine what the population of each one of the current city districts will be," Korbel said. "Based on that information, we'll start making changes to the districts, but I really …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm George Carver Washington Museum; Lobby 1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 1 G EO R G E WA S H I N GTO N C A R V E R M U S E U M A N D C U LT U R A L C E N T E R 1 1 6 5 A N G E L I N A S T. A U S T I N , T X 7 8 7 0 2 S AT U R D AY, A U G . 1 4 , 1- 3 P. 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 proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. 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 Please Mask Up! The City of Austin has returned to Stage 5 COVID-19 Guidelines. 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 District 1 Commissioner Errol Hardin Errol Hardin is a native Austinite, who attended Austin public schools and graduated from Reagan High School. He earned a doctorate of education in Organizational Leadership and a master's in Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ and bachelor's degree in Business Management from Concordia University in Austin. Hardin has worked in government sector since 2000 in Human Resources Development, Training Manager/Human Resources Management and Employee Relations. He worked for Motorola Semiconductors for 20 years. Hardin also served on the Board of Directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity 1997-2001. District 1 Commissioner Selina Yee Selina Yee's completion of the 2019 Austin CityWorks Academy Program inspired her application to the Austin Independent Citizens …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #9: District 1 | Aug. 14, 2021 | Zip codes: 78701, 78702, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78724, 78725, 78752, 78753, 78754, 78653 Natasha Harper-Madison Council Member/Mayor Pro-Tem, district1@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2101 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #9: District 1 | Aug. 14, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? 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, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 16, 2021 11:59 AM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: City of Austin Redistricting Email From: Jeffery Bowen < Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 4:58:22 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov> Subject: City of Austin Redistricting Email *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Received this from Christine Granados. She is the Administration Manager for the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Met her at the District 8 meeting at the Wildflower Center. She is the main contact for comments and questions. Below are the links to the upcoming WEBINAR meetings regarding the redistricting. EVERYTHING HAS GONE VIRTUAL. Also at the bottom is the link to the Commission's Wednesday meeting. You can watch only. Please pass on to your neighbors and groups. Thanks Jeffery L. Bowen Hello Jeffery Bowen, Thank you for your feedback about the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's D8 public forum at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Your comments will be recorded and will be part of the final report on redistricting. I wanted to let you know that the ICRC added two virtual forums at the end of August for anyone in the city who would like to attend and comment on the city council redistricting process. • Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Virtual Public Forum No. 1 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jyywSIEgSU6qJHMpJcg5hg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. • Friday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Virtual Public Forum No. 2, via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FvRbBtg0QWirQxYWmBuTzA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 1 The commission is also hosting the D5 Public Forum virtually tomorrow. Anyone is invited to attend any and all meetings. • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 6-8 p.m., District 5 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Below are some more links you could share about redistricting: Website: RedistrictAtx.org City of Austin Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/content/independent-citizens-redistricting-commission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinAuditor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinauditor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinauditor Interactive: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin-redistricting Thank you and we hope to see and hear from you at one of these meetings and at future meetings. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or …
Rodriguez, Lisa From: Sent: To: Subject: HPD ICRC Commissioners Monday, August 16, 2021 12:01 PM HPD ICRC Commissionsers DL FW: D3 Virtual Public Forum for ICRC From: Christine Granados <christinegranadosicrc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 5:00:31 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik To: Jason Callahan < Cc: HPD ICRC Commissioners <ICRC.Commissioners@austintexas.gov>; Julie Woods < Subject: Re: D3 Virtual Public Forum for ICRC *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Jason Callahan, Thank you for the invitation to visit your neighborhood association, due to timeline constraints, the commission is unable to visit each of the 300+ individual neighborhood associations in Austin. I wanted to let you know that the ICRC added two virtual forums at the end of August for anyone in the city who would like to attend and comment on the city council redistricting process. • Saturday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Virtual Public Forum No. 1 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN jyywSIEgSU6qJHMpJcg5hg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. • Friday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Virtual Public Forum No. 2, via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN FvRbBtg0QWirQxYWmBuTzA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The commission is also hosting the D5 Public Forum virtually tomorrow. Anyone is invited to attend any and all meetings. • Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 6-8 p.m., District 5 via Videoconferencing, Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN 3TZ4Ii3KQOmzO92w8p4Inw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please feel free to share these links and meeting times with your entire association or anyone in any district. Below are some more links where you can find more information about redistricting: ICRC's Website: RedistrictAtx.org City of Austin Website (contacts documents, videos and agendas of ICRC meetings/public forums): https://www.austintexas.gov/content/independent-citizens-redistricting-commission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinAuditor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinauditor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinauditor 1 wrote: Interactive (most up-to-date information about forums, as the schedule is constantly changing due to the challenges of COVID): https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin-redistricting Thank you and we hope to see and hear from you again at one of these meetings and at future meetings. On Mon, Aug 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM Jason Callahan < Hi Christine, I'm glad you received my email from the city as I was just going to resend that, but I'm also happy to discuss any of this further with you and/or any …
