Kern County is holding another redistricting public hearing and is seeking community input as the County reviews updated map drafts.

Redrawing district lines to reflect Kern’s current population is vital to ensuring each district is representative of the constituents that live therein.

On Monday, November 8, 2021, a redistricting public hearing will be held before the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

Community members, stakeholders, and organizations are invited to attend.

“Kern County recognizes its obligation to residents and values accessibility to Kern’s community when it comes to this complex conversation,” the county said in a news release.

The public hearing will take place on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. People can participate in-person before the Kern County Board of Supervisors at the Kern County Board Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93301. Spanish translation will be available.

Another way to participate in the redistricting process is by drawing maps or submitting your feedback via email at redistricting@kerncounty.com, leaving a voice comment at (661) 868-3139, or providing input through Kern
County’s Redistricting Feedback Form on the website listed below.

The public is also encouraged to practice utilizing the County’s map-drawing software by using the online District R map drawing tool. Please visit districtr.org/tag/kern_county to draw desired districts or communities
of interest. For information on how to use the software, you can visit Kern County’s YouTube channel.