County of San Bernardino Citizens Redistricting Commission

The commission, rather than the county Board of Supervisors, will draw district lines that shape representation on the board. The law sets independence safeguards and public-participation rules for the process.

What the law does ​

• Requires a Citizens Redistricting Commission by December 31, 2030, and after every later decennial census.
• Requires the commission to redraw single-member supervisorial districts under existing redistricting criteria and deadlines.
• Creates a 14-member selection process designed to reflect county political preferences and diversity, with at least one member from each existing supervisorial district.
• Bars recent candidates, officeholders, campaign employees, lobbyists, and certain relatives from serving, and restricts commissioners’ political activity and post-service jobs.
• Requires at least seven public hearings before map drawing and at least three after a draft map is posted, with translation, public access to data, and outreach requirements.
• Makes commission records and mapping data public, requires a written final-map report, and allows the plan to be challenged by referendum.

Who it affects ​

• San Bernardino County voters and residents who can apply, testify, review maps, or vote in a referendum.
• The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors, which will no longer draw its own district boundaries.
• County elections officials, the county Auditor-Controller, and county staff supporting commissioner selection and redistricting.
• Prospective commissioners and consultants, who must meet eligibility, conduct, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Context ​

Implementation depends on a legislative appropriation, and state-mandated local costs may be reimbursed if the Commission on State Mandates finds reimbursement is required.