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Shape Austin's Future

Austin residents will redraw the council district boundaries.

Background

Austin has a process for residents to redraw the boundaries of the council districts every ten years. The boundaries of the council districts greatly impact Austin’s government and will shape how residents are represented for the next decade.

Get involved

*Applications for both the Commission and Panel are now closed.

There are two opportunities for Austin residents to be involved:

Austin residents can apply to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The Commission will draw the boundaries of Austin’s council districts.
Certified Public Accountants can apply to serve on the Applicant Review Panel. The Panel will help select members for the Commission.

Learn more

You can learn more about the process on our website: https://redistrictatx.org/

You can also attend a virtual event. See more detailed information about our upcoming events below in our news feed.

Austin residents will redraw the council district boundaries.

Background

Austin has a process for residents to redraw the boundaries of the council districts every ten years. The boundaries of the council districts greatly impact Austin’s government and will shape how residents are represented for the next decade.

Get involved

*Applications for both the Commission and Panel are now closed.

There are two opportunities for Austin residents to be involved:

Austin residents can apply to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The Commission will draw the boundaries of Austin’s council districts.
Certified Public Accountants can apply to serve on the Applicant Review Panel. The Panel will help select members for the Commission.

Learn more

You can learn more about the process on our website: https://redistrictatx.org/

You can also attend a virtual event. See more detailed information about our upcoming events below in our news feed.

Applicant Review Panel members selected

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01 Oct 2020

On October 1, 2020, the Office of the City Auditor randomly selected three people to serve on the Applicant Review Panel. The following names were randomly selected:
1. James Christianson
2. Abigael McClean
3. William Cooper
The Applicant Review Panel will help select the members of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
You can watch a recording of the live broadcast on the City of Austin's Facebook page.
Watch the recording of HABLA's live event about Redistricting

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26 Aug 2020

On Thursday, August 13th, City Auditor Corrie Stokes and current Commission members Carmen Llanes Pulido and Maria Solis discussed Redistricting with the Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin (HABLA). Watch the recording of the event on HABLA's Facebook page (1 hour). To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the recording of our July 31st Live Q&A for students

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03 Aug 2020

On Friday, July 31st, Auditor Kelsey Thompson answered questions about the student role on the Redistricting Commission, including how to apply and why it's so important to have a student member. You can watch the recording of the event on our Facebook Live page (17 minutes).
To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the recording of our July 22nd Live Q&A with Carmen Llanes Pulido, current Commission member

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27 Jul 2020

On Wednesday, July 22nd, we spoke to current Commission member Carmen Llanes Pulido. Carmen answered questions about her experience serving on the Redistricting Commission. You can watch the recording of the event on our Facebook Live page (18 minutes).
To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the recording of our July 7th Live Q&A with Carol Limaye, 2013 Applicant Review Panel member

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14 Jul 2020

On Tuesday, July 7th, we spoke to Carol Limaye, 2013 Applicant Review Panel member. Carol Limaye answered questions about her experience serving on the Panel. You can watch the recording of the event on our Facebook Live page (16 minutes).
To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Listen to this fun interview with City Auditor Corrie Stokes on Local Insights, KLBJ 93.7

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06 Jul 2020

In June, the City Auditor Corrie Stokes stopped by Local Insights, KLBJ 93.7, to share why it's so important to be involved with the once in a decade redistricting process in Austin. Listen on SoundCloud (11 minutes).
To request the transcript from this interview in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the recording of our June 25th Live Q&A with the City Auditor

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25 Jun 2020

On Thursday, June 25th, the Office of the City Auditor hosted a live Q&A about redistricting on Facebook Live. City Auditor Corrie Stokes answered questions from the community. You can watch the recording of the event on our Facebook Live page (16 minutes).
To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the recording of our June 18th Virtual Town Hall

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22 Jun 2020

On Thursday, June 18th, the Office of the City Auditor hosted a virtual town hall to share information about redistricting. City Auditor Corrie Stokes answered questions from the community. You can watch the recording of the event on our Facebook Live page (26 minutes).
To request the transcript from this event in another language, please email us at redistrictatx@austintexas.gov.
Watch the City Auditor's Briefing to City Council on Redistricting

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15 Jun 2020

On Tuesday, June 9th, City Auditor Corrie Stokes presented a briefing to City Council. Watch the full presentation here (17 minutes).