With the 2020 census results collected, states and cities are close to drawing new district boundaries.
Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, a listener asked: How often do Phoenix City Council districts get redistricted? Who draws the new lines?
Phoenix changes its district boundaries every 10 years, in line with the U.S. Census.
Currently, census data is being counted, and Maricopa County is beginning its larger redistricting process.
Information from the City Clerk’s Office says Phoenix begins redistricting once the county is finished, meaning the process will begin in either 2022 or 2023.
As for who draws the lines, part of the city’s plan is to partner with an independent consultant to provide redistricting services, and collect public input. The City Council then approves of the new lines.
The new boundaries will be in effect for the 2024 election.
