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.
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City Charter Changes & Public Messaging
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
Read the Charter Amendment Resolution
City staff will conduct a public outreach campaign to educate residents on the new Ward boundaries. This will include:
- Direct mailers to residents whose homes have changed Wards
- Articles and advertising in the Hyattsville Reporter and Hyattsville Life & Times
- E-mail/text messages to the City's e-mail subscribers
- Social media communications
- Information tables at City events
- Signage on the City's Big Belly Trash Cans and LED signs
- Videos and other creative outreach strategies in partnership with the City's Board of Supervisors of Elections in preparation for the Spring 2023 City Elections
