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Public hearing set Aug. 25 for county districting maps; commission to present maps for board approval
Summary
Supervisors were told a five-member commission has prepared districting maps that will be the subject of a public hearing on Aug. 25; the commission will present maps to the board for approval if no alternate maps are submitted.
Supervisors were informed that a five-member commission has prepared proposed districting maps and will hold a public hearing on Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in Page County to gather public input.
A supervisor said the maps will be posted on the county website and published in local media; the commission will hold the public hearing and, if no alternative plans are presented, will forward the maps to the Board of Supervisors for approval and then submit them to the secretary of state.
Why it matters: Districting maps affect representation; the public hearing offers a chance for residents to present alternate plans before the board considers formal approval. Supervisors noted the process is difficult because census population balancing can make it challenging to equalize district populations.
Discussion versus decision: The meeting record shows informational discussion about the process and schedule; no board-level vote on maps occurred at this meeting. The commission will hold the public hearing on Aug. 25 and may adjust maps if public input or alternatives are presented.
Ending: Officials encouraged public review and attendance; copies of maps are available at the county office and on the county website.
