HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/9/2021 Item 4b, Hampian
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Ken H <
To:E-mail Council Website
Cc:Johnson, Derek; Christine Dietrick
Subject:Redistricting Alert - The Patten Map ("zoomable")
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Dear Council Members -
This morning I received a link to the so-called Patten Map, which I'm sure you've read/heard about.
It is far more detailed than the prior confusing pdf map version. It also allows users to zoom in to
see the detail.
https://districtr.org/plan/72964?event=slo_county
However, even a casual "high flyover" reveals an absurd map that isolates and marginalizes Morro
Bay and SLO into one district and breaks up representation along the north coast into three different
districts (thus fracturing an obvious "community of interest").
While this map is but one of many options, it appears to be garnering a great deal of public - and
perhaps even board - interest. The problems with it need to be addressed. In this respect, I am very
happy to know that you will be reviewing the redistricting process on November 9th and that the City
will provide comments to the County afterward.
Thank you for your interest and service to the community,
Ken Hampian
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