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The Council adopted Alternative #1 at their

February 7, 2022 meeting. 

 

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What is Legislative Redistricting? 

Newberg has a representative system that divides the City into districts. These are rebalanced when the federal government releases the census results every 10 years. The Census count determines political representation at all levels of government. Redistricting is the redrawing of boundaries for areas where people elect their representatives. 

The redistricting data includes counts of population by race, ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino origin), voting age, housing occupancy status, and group quarter population, all at the census block level.

How Does Redistricting Impact the City Council? 

In Newberg, councilors must live in the district they represent. It does not affect elections as councilors are elected by a citywide vote rather than votes within one district [split territorial representation]. The new boundaries will be used to determine what district future councilors represent, including in the upcoming 2022 election. 

What is the History of Districts in Newberg? 

In 1996, there was a city election that amended the City Charter creating: A Mayor at large, and 6 city councilors from districts [Chapter VII Section 28]. The City established the districts in September 1996. Upon their creation, the boundaries equaled the 6 state voting precincts within the City.

Where is the City at in the Process of Redistricting? 

The City has completed their redistricting process as the City Council approved Resolution 2022-3780 on February 7, 2022.
The next step in the process is for the maps to be submitted to the Yamhill County Clerk and for adoption by the Secretary of State.

For more information, contact City Recorder Sue Ryan at sue.ryan@newbergoregon.gov or (503) 537-1283.