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Communities of Interest <br />Bringing like people together for representation <br />Other communities, generally known as "communities <br />of interest' can be determined by the councilor the <br />public. Some examples are: <br />• People living near an industry <br />(agricultural, aerospace, downtown) <br />• Senior Citizen communities <br />• Coastal/ River access communities <br />• Environmental Interests <br />• Homeowners or Renters <br />O9O RERISTRICTI16 <br />00 PARTNERS <br />Traditional Redistricting Principles <br />Should be followed by Local Agencies <br />There are a number of criteria khat have been used <br />nationally and upheld by courts. <br />• Relatively equal size - people, not citizens <br />• Contiguous— districts should not hop/jump <br />• Maintain "communities of interest" <br />• Follow city/county/local government lines <br />• Keep districts compact—appearance/function <br />00 REDISTRICTING ,r „ <br />04) PARTNERS <br />Traditional Redistricting Principles <br />Should be. followed by Local Agencies <br />There are a number of criteria that have been used <br />nationally and upheld by courts- <br />• Relatively equal size - people, not citizens <br />• Contiguous—districts should not hop/jump <br />• Maintain "communities of interest" <br />• Follow city/county/local government lines <br />• Keep districts compact — appearance/function <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 46 MAY 1, 2018 <br />