The 2011 redistricting effort will provide for extensive public participation, including public workshops, public hearings, and a process for members of the public to submit maps for Commission consideration.
Public Workshops
A series of workshops will be held at various locations around the County to inform the public about the process and requirements for completing the new County Commission district map. Five workshops have been scheduled:
September 12, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
African American Research Library & Cultural Center
Library Auditorium
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
September 19, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
North Regional Library
Library Auditorium, Room 154
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
September 26, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tree Tops Park
Oak Auditorium
3900 S.W. 100 Avenue
Davie, FL 33328
September 29, 2011 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Government Center West
Hearing Room
1 University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
October 3, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
West Lake Park – Anne Kolb Nature Center
Mangrove Hall
751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33019
Public Hearings
The County Commission will hold two public hearings, in October and early November of 2011.
Public Submissions of Maps
The State of Florida is developing Web-based software, called “MyDistrictBuilder,” which the public can access for free to draw Federal congressional and State legislative maps that they want to submit for consideration. This software is expected to be fully operational in July 2011, and can also be used to draw custom maps for Broward County Commission districts.
Once the software is available, staff from Broward County Planning and Redevelopment Division will be available to help train members of the public on the use of the software and the process for submitting maps.
Paper maps will also be available, with voter precincts and current Commission district boundaries noted, for members of the public interested in drawing maps by hand.
Planning and Redevelopment Division staff will review all maps submitted by members of the public to ensure consistency with the Broward County Charter and Fair Districting Standards, and submit maps meeting those standards to the County Commission for consideration.
All maps submitted for consideration by the County Commission will be posted to this Web site.
August 8th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Everyone complains about the Governmt doing nothing, but in reality it’s us doing nothing. If the cizitens of this nation would make a stand and make a demand for what is correct then things would finally change. It’s tiring hearing about what’s incorrect with our land without action. Stand up for what you believe in.
August 10th, 2011 at 4:52 am
Everyone complains about the Government doing nothing, but in reality it’s us doing nothing. If the people of this country would make a stand and make a demand for what is correct then things would finally change. It’s tiring watching about what’s incorrect with our country without action. Stand up for what you believe in.