(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs is looking to gather community feedback on the redrawing of City Council districts.
The City and District Process Advisory Committee is inviting the community to take part in a series of public meetings in September to discuss potential options. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on three different possible council district maps, along with sharing what their biggest priorities for a redistrict map should be.
The City said there will be seven different public meetings held across Colorado Springs, one in each of the current City Council districts, along with an at-large meeting that will include a virtual option to attend.
“We need feedback from Colorado Springs residents about how we redesign these maps,” said City Clerk Sarah Johnson. “By participating in the redistricting process, you are helping ensure that the City Council boundaries are fair and equitable.”
Residents can also view the proposed maps, fill out an online survey, and get more information at ColoradoSprings.Gov/2024Redistricting.
Scheduled meetings:
Council District 1: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Fire Station 18 (6830 Hadler View)
Council District 2: Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 – 7:30 pm; The Village High School (1355 Kelly Johnson Blvd)
Council District 3: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6-7 pm; Westside Community Center (1628 W Bijou St.)
Council District 4: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Caramel County School (1740 Pepperwood Dr)
Council District 5: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 – 3 pm; Ruth Holley Library (685 N Murray Blvd)
Council District 6: Friday, Sept. 6 at 5:30-6:30 pm; Fire Station 20 (6755 Rangewood Dr)
At-Large Meeting: Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm; City Administration Building (30 S Nevada, Room 102) and virtually at ColoradoSprings.Gov/2024Redistricting.
Courtesy: City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is split up into six City Council Districts, each with an elected councilperson to represent the people living there. Every four years, the City Clerk is required by City Charter to set the six City Council district boundaries to ensure districts remain comparable in population as the City changes in population.
The districts were last re-aligned in 2020 and the City Clerk is now reviewing the districts ahead of the 2025 General Municipal Election. The City Clerk will release a preliminary district report and map in October. After further opportunity for public input, the City Clerk will prepare the final district report on setting the district boundaries no earlier than Nov. 4 and no later than Dec. 2.
