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. …
Credit: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 File183183A360TRAVIS36035351183PFLUGERVILLE13013045351183183290ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERGALINDOHYDEPARKWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSPONDSPRINGSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGMONTOPOLISBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERLBJDELVALLEROBINSONRANCHBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALENORTHBURNETDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODALLANDALECRESTVIEWAVERYRANCH--LAKELINECENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLEBRENTWOODNORTHLAMARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILL183183A360TRAVIS36035351183PFLUGERVILLE13013045351183183290ANDERSONMILLWINDSORPARKWESTUNIVERSITYMLKSOUTHRIVERCITYMLK-183OLDWESTAUSTINBOULDINCREEKWALNUTCREEK--PIONEERHILLUNIVERSITYHILLSWINDSORROADJESTERGALINDOHYDEPARKWESTOVERHILLSGRACYWOODSPLEASANTVALLEYSOUTHLAMARPECANSPRINGS-SPRINGDALEFOURPOINTSPONDSPRINGSUTHIGHLANDDOWNTOWNHANCOCKTECHRIDGESAMSUNG--PIONEERCROSSINGWESTAUSTINNGMONTOPOLISBARTONHILLSGATEWAYWOOTENHOLLYMANSFIELD--RIVERPLACEGEORGIANACRESEASTCESARCHAVEZNORTHLOOPMCNEILRMMADAVENPORTLAKEAUSTINZILKERLBJDELVALLEROBINSONRANCHBULLCREEKHERITAGEHILLSOLDENFIELDCHESTNUTROSEDALENORTHBURNETDECKERLAKEGOVALLENORTHSHOALCREEKRIVERSIDEUPPERBOGGYCREEKWESTOAKHILLCORONADOHILLSNORTHLAMARRUNDBERGHIGHLANDPARKROSEWOODALLANDALECRESTVIEWAVERYRANCH--LAKELINECENTRALEASTAUSTINHARRISBRANCHBARTONCREEKMALLTRIANGLESTATENORTHUNIVERSITYST.JOHNSJOHNSTONTERRACENORTHWESTHILLSJOLLYVILLEBRENTWOODNORTHLAMARSPICEWOODWINDSORHILLSROGERSHILLEASTOAKHILLDemographic LandscapeAsian (non-Hispanic) Geographic Distribution, 2010-2020Census 2010Census 2020Census BlocksCensus BlocksLess than 10%10% to 20%20% to 40%40% to 60%60% PlusPercentage of theTotal Populationthat isnon-Hispanic Asian
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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 …
