How to Participate
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Review and comment on the draft map below, created by the Seattle Redistricting Commission on August 2, 2022 and posted on August 3, 2022. Send us your written and verbal public comments at our upcoming public forums.
- Seattle Redistricting Commission Draft Map (PDF) | Interactive Map
- Seattle Redistricting Commission Draft Map - Dave's Redistricting App Link
- Request a paper copy of the draft map
- Starting on August 8, 2022 paper copies are available at City Hall at 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Redistricting Commission Citywide Public Forum #1 on 8.09.2022 | Watch Recording
Draft Mapping Retreat - 8.02.2022 | Watch Recording
Rules for Redrawing Districts
District boundaries will be drawn in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the following rules.
City Charter Subdivision D. COUNCIL REDISTRICTING (3) and RCW 29A.76.010(4):
- Boundaries shall be drawn to make districts that are as compact as possible and geographically contiguous.
- Districts shall not be gerrymandered, and population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party.
- Districts shall be as nearly equal in population as possible to each other; the population of the largest district shall not exceed the population of the smallest district by more than one percent [of the population of the smallest district].This means that the largest district’s population must be no greater than 101% of the smallest district’s population.
- The new City Council district boundaries will not be based on the residence of any person. In drawing their map, the Commission and GIS consultants shall not consider the residence of any person.
- To the extent practical, new boundaries should shall follow existing district boundaries.
- To the extent feasible, new boundaries shall follow recognized waterways and geographic boundaries.
- To the extent possible, new boundaries shall preserve Seattle communities and neighborhoods.
How to Participate in the Redistricting Process
Provide Public Comment at a Public Meeting
Sign up to provide public comment at a upcoming Redistricting Commission meeting.
Submit public comment
Submit your public comment here for the Seattle Redistricting draft map.
Step-by-step public comment guide
Click here for a step-by-step guide for submitting public comment during a Seattle Redistricting Commission meeting.
Provide feedback on example maps and your community of interest
Follow this link to provide feedback on example maps and tell us about your communities of interest.
Seattle Redistricting Interactive Map
Explore this interactive map from the Redistricting Commission.
Redistricting Training Session Interest Form
Sign up for a training session to learn about the redistricting process and how you can participate.
Draw Your Map
Draw your map!
Start creating your own maps here!
How to Draw Your Own Map Video
Learn how to use Dave's Redistricting App.
How to Draw Your Community of Interest Video
Learn how to use Dave's Redistricting App.
How to Draw your Map Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to use Dave's Redistricting App to draw your own map.