Tracy council passes resolution of intent to shift to by‑district elections; public hearings planned

The Tracy City Council passed a resolution of intent to change from at‑large, citywide elections to by‑district elections to choose its city council members, and the city will host a series of public hearings in coming months to gather community input, a city staff member said.

City staff told residents that, if the change is approved, the city will be divided into four new districts and each district will elect one councilmember who resides in that district. The staff member said the mayor would continue to be elected at large and represent the entire city.

The staff member encouraged residents to contribute to the district‑drawing process by identifying neighborhoods they think should be grouped together and by submitting proposed maps. “Want to help shape the future of Tracy?” the staff member said, repeating the city’s public outreach language and directing residents to the city’s districting website at cityoftracy.org/districting for more information.

City materials cited during the announcement described the change as a “resolution of intent,” and staff said the city is seeking community feedback through hearings “throughout the next few months.” The transcript of the announcement did not include a vote tally, motion maker, or second.

The council’s passage of a resolution of intent does not itself finalize new election rules; the staff member framed the action as the start of a public process to draw district lines and solicit comments and maps from residents. The city’s online districting page is listed as the principal source for schedules and submission instructions.