Redistricting

Every ten years, local governments are required to use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and doing public outreach. These districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. This process is important in ensuring that each city councilmember represents about the same number of constituents. 

Why does redistricting matter to me?

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a councilmember.

The City Council will seek input in selecting the next district map for our City Council. City residents have an opportunity to share with the City Council how they think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent their community.

What do the existing council districts look like? 

The interactive map of the City Council districts in the City of Tehachapi can be found below. Residents can type in their address in the upper left corner of the map to learn which district they reside in.

Current District Maps (updated 2022) Maps may take several minutes to load. Please be patient.

2017-2021 District Maps

How can I get involved? 

All hearings for the 2022 redistricting process have been completed. 

DateTimeLocationMaterials
Jan 18, 20226:00 pmTehachapi City Council Meeting - Initial Redistricting Study Results
TPD Community Room - 220 W C St		Public Hearing Notice
Staff Report and Attachments
Minutes
Feb 7, 20226:00 pmTehachapi City Council Meeting - Review of Draft Maps
TPD Community Room - 220 W C St		Public Hearing Notice
Staff Report and Attachments
Minutes
Feb 10, 20226:00 pmCommunity Workshop
TPD Community Room - 220 W C St		Public Hearing Notice
Mar 21, 20226:00 pmTehachapi City Council Meeting - Approval of Map & 1st Reading of Ordinance 
TPD Community Room - 220 W C St		Public Hearing Notice
Ordinance Summary
Staff Report and Attachments
Map 1
Map 2
Minutes
April 4, 20226:00 pmTehachapi City Council Meeting - 2nd reading and approval of Ordinance
TPD Community Room - 220 W C St		Staff Report and Attachments
Minutes
Ordinance Summary


What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?

To the extent practicable, district lines will be adopted using the following criteria: (1) geographically contiguous districts (each city council district should share a common border with the next), (2) the geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (3) geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, (4) easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.), and (5) lines shall be drawn to encourage geographic compactness. In addition, boundaries shall not be drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against a political party.

Proposed Maps

Maps considered for adoption were posted on-line at least 20 days prior to approval at the following locations: 

  • City Hall, 115 South Robinson St
  • Tehachapi Police Department, 220 West C St
  • City Hall Annex, 117 South Robinson St.
  • Tehachapi Visitors Center, 500 East F St.
  • City Website: Map 1 Map 2