Kern County sets up redistricting workshops

Kern County is holding a series of workshops as it goes through the redistricting process, redrawing district lines to reflect the county’s population in line with the 2020 Census.

Each district is to be representative of the people who live there, according to a county news release.

The website https:// www.kerncounty.com/government/2021-redistricting-menu has additional information. Here are ways to participate, according to a county news release:

6 p.m. Tuesday, July 20: Virtual informational meeting (Spanish with English translation) to educate the public on the redistricting process and public mapping tools, and to receive testimony on communities of interest.

Video conferencing device:https://bit.ly/3i1eEVM

Or call in (audio only): 1-831-296-3421

Enter Phone Conference ID: 169 321 620

English Conference ID: 409 329 194

10 a.m. Saturday, July 31: Hybrid of in-person and virtual public hearing to educate the public on the redistricting process and public mapping tools and receive testimony on communities of interest. A workshop covering the mapping tools will be conducted for those attending.

Location: Kern County Board Chambers, 1115 Truxtun Ave.

Video conferencing device:https://bit.ly/3kbEcSQ

Or call in (audio only): 1-831-296-3421

Enter Phone Conference ID: 766 290 430

Virtual translation lines to follow.

The public is encouraged to go to the redistricting website for information on how to provide public comment for each workshop.