DISTRICT ELECTIONS
WHO HAS DISTRICT ELECTIONS?
CITY
SQ MILES
DENSITY
Moreno Valley *
51.27
4,153
Long Beach *
50.29
9,025
ONTARIO
49.94
3,702
Anaheim *
49.84
6,899
San Francisco *
46.87
18,634
Chino Hills *
44.68
1,756
Fontana *
42.43
4,981
Ontario PD has 3 Districts so why not our city council?
“…the Ontario Police Department has implemented a geographical based policing program…”
“The Area Commander is responsible for the delivery of police services in their area of control with an emphasis on the preservation and improvement of the quality of life, safety, and economic value of those who live and do business in the city.”
SOURCE: https://www.ontarioca.gov/Police
Population (Adjusted Census) 2020 #27 in California
175,837
Population (Est) 2019
185,010
Population (Census) 2010
163,924
÷ 4 = 43,959
Owner Occupied Housing Unit rate 53.6%
ONTARIO’s DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Value OO Housing Unit
$375,00
Median Gross Rent
$1,577
Median Household Income
$75,266 ($80.440 CA)
Total Households
49,894
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
119,928
English Only Spoken at Home
41.9%
Spanish Spoken at Home
51.3%
65 Years or Older
8.8%
Not all areas of Ontario are represented.
80% of Ontario without local representation
SETTLEMENT June 2021 District Elections Nov. 5, 2024 Must Follow Election Code Must Take Public Testimony
Plaintiff Maps Are Prominent Maps by December 31, 2022 Reach 250,000 = 6 Council Seats
COUNCIL DISTRICTS MUST CONSIDER • Equal Population • 43,959 is the goal
• Racial Minority Voice • Geographically Contiguous • “Communities of Interest” • DON’T consider incumbents or political affiliations
What Are "Communities of Interest"?
A “Community of Interest” is a neighborhood or community that would benefit from being in the same district because of shared interests, views, or characteristics.
Possible community features include: ▪ School Attendance Areas ▪ Natural dividing lines such as major roads, hills, or highways ▪ Areas around parks and other neighborhood landmarks ▪ Common issues, neighborhood activities, or legislative/election concerns ▪ Shared demographic characteristics, such as: ▪ Similar levels of income, education, or linguistic isolation; ▪ Languages spoken at home; and ▪ Single-family and multi-family housing unit areas.
What is the Districting process?
5 Apr. 2022
21 June 2022
2 Aug. 2022
Started with Public Hearing #1
Public Hearing #3
Adoption of Ordinance creating city council districts
Public Hearing #4 Public Hearing #2
Selection of Final Map
First City Council Elections by District in 2 years
19 May 2022
19 July 2022
5 Nov. 2024
GIVE TESTIMONY AT PUBLIC HEARINGS
EMAIL TESTIMONY TO Input@FairOntario.com
TAKE ACTION
CONTACT Ontario City Clerk (see next slide)
CALL IN TESTIMONY to (909) 490-3237
Use FORM: www.Input.FairOntario.com
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