Hillsborough County residents still have time to share their thoughts on the redistricting process, according to a county news release.
Redistricting is the constitutionally mandated redrawing of local, state and federal political boundaries, which occurs every 10 years, after the U.S. Census is conducted.
Redistricting is done to account for changes in population during the previous decade.
The final map for Hillsborough County Commission districts is decided by the county board, but it invites public input.
There are currently three proposed maps that apportion the four single-member commission districts.
Residents are encouraged to go to HCFLGov.net/Redistricting and study the three maps, and provide feedback at the upcoming public hearings.
Residents can participate in person or virtually at the two public hearings listed below.
- Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., at County Center, second-floor boardroom, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa
- Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., at County Center, second-floor boardroom, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
The public can sign up to speak virtually or in person at the redistricting public hearing, or can submit written public comment.
Speaker signup forms open 48 business hours before the start of each hearing.
Visit the county’s website to learn more.
Published October 20, 2021
