Council to hear presentation on redistricting and city’s initial assessment

TYLER — On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the Tyler City Council will receive a presentation from consultant Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP on the initial redistricting assessment considering the new 2020 census data. According to a news release, if the city’s initial assessment shows uneven population growth in some of its districts, the City Council will consider the adoption of redistricting criteria. The criteria would apply to the development of new districting plans and guidelines for public participation in the redistricting process, according to the release.

Officials say the city is working alongside Smith County and Tyler ISD on this process to increase coordination and transparency, and to ensure all obligations are met. The City Council will use Wednesday’s presentation to set the redistricting process and schedule, along with any new map considerations and opportunities for public input. Click here for a current map of the Tyler City Council districts.