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Hyattsville Ward Redistricting 2022

The City of Hyattsville undergoes redistricting of its five Wards every 10 years following the taking of the U.S. Census. This effort ensures an equitable population distribution amongst the Wards for equal representation on the City Council. The Wards cannot have a population distribution of greater or less than 10% from smallest to largest Ward.

Following the 2020 Census, it was determined that Wards 3 and 5 were no longer compliant with the +/- 10% population distribution. City Council selected a nine member Redistricting Commission to evaluate current Census data and make recommendations for new Ward boundaries.

Using public input gathered at community events, Public Hearings, and this platform, the Redistricting Commission developed several Ward maps for City Council's review.

In addition to the public input, the factors considered when drafting the maps included:

natural and physical boundaries, like geographic features and major roadways;
population density;
available demographic data from the 2020 Census (race & ethnicity);
communities of interest, like home-owners associations or other affiliated interest groups;
new housing units currently under construction.

At the December 19, 2022 City Council meeting, Council voted to adopt new Ward map boundaries and amend the City Charter. The updated map will go into effect on February 7, 2023.

View the new Ward Boundary Map

Please send questions to redistricting@hyattsville.org

Former Ward Boundaries Map

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Add your suggestions to the map

Add your suggestions to the map

Phase 2: Review of community feedback

Review of community feedback

Phase 3: Review of Proposed Maps & Public Hearing

Review of Proposed Maps & Public Hearing

Phase 4: Presentation of the final map options

Presentation of the final map options

Phase 5: Final Map Edits

Final Map Edits

Phase 6: Selection of final Ward map

Selection of final Ward map

Phase 7: City Charter Changes & Public Messaging

City Charter Changes & Public Messaging

Add your suggestions to the map

August 19, 2022 4:00 AM - September 8, 2022 4:00 AM

THIS PHASE OF THE PROJECT IS NOW CLOSED

A draft Equal Populations map is below, demonstrating what Hyattsville's Ward boundaries could look like if the current population was divided roughly equally between the five Wards. THIS MAP IS NOT FINAL.

Please add your comments to the map below to suggest items for the Redistricting Commission to consider when making revisions to this map. This could include communities of interest that have the potential to be split across Wards, natural or physical features that should be considered as a boundary line, or any other concerns or suggestions.

PLEASE NOTE: Your comments will be publicly visible, and other viewers can engage in conversation with them. If you would like your feedback to be private, please send an email to info@hyattsville.org.

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