# Map Laguna Hills

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City of Laguna Hills

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- [Welcome](https://maplh.org/): District Elections On December 9, 2025, the City Council passed an ordinance to make Map 108 its election district map starting with the 2026 election. Districts 1, 2, and 4 will hold their first elections in November 2026, and Districts 3 and 5 will hold their first election in November 2028. See the Ordinance here.
- [Schedule](https://maplh.org/schedule/): Please note this schedule is subject to change. Council Meetings begin at 6:00 pm. Start time for each Public Hearing will begin at the time listed below, or as soon as possible. Hearing start time may change between Meetings based on Council business. Staff reports, demographer presentations, and other meeting-related materials will be posted below
- [Resources](https://maplh.org/resources/): New releases and other redistricting-related materials will be added here as they become available. Online publications and guides to redistricting: From MALDEF, the NAACP and the Asian Justice Center From the Asian Americans Advancing Justice From the Brennan Center From the League of Women Voters From the California Independent Redistricting Commission FAQs Elections Code 21130b(1)
- [Draft Maps](https://maplh.org/draft-maps/): All maps received by the City will posted on the table below seven days prior to the Public Hearing at which they are discussed. The most detailed way to view each draft map is using the interactive review map. The link will take you to a website where you can view all the maps and
- [Draw A Map](https://maplh.org/draw-a-map/): The City of Laguna Hills will provide several public mapping tools to assist the public in drawing maps. There are different tools for different purposes, and different tools for different levels of technical skill and interest. Available mapping tools will include: 1. Public Participation Kit – Paper Map with Population Count. English Spanish Please use
- [Contact](https://maplh.org/contact/): Please send any questions you may have, or any map suggestion(s) you wish to make to jlee@lagunahillsca.gov or contact the City by phone (949) 707-2630.
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- [FAQ](https://maplh.org/faq/): What are district-based elections?tsadrawing2025-09-25T15:59:37-07:00What are district-based elections?Under a district-based election system, the City would be divided into new equally populated districts. A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters residing within that same election district. Why does districting matter to me?tsadrawing2025-09-30T16:13:01-07:00Why does districting matter to me?Districting determines which neighborhoods

## FAQs

- [Why does districting matter to me?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/why-does-districting-matter-to-me/): Districting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a City Council member. The Council will seek input in selecting the first trustee area-based election map. You have an opportunity to share with the Council how you think district boundaries should be drawn to best represent your community,
- [What happens to the drafted maps?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/what-happens-to-the-drafted-maps/): After you submit your map, the demographic consultants will generate the population and other demographic details for your proposed map. Maps can be viewed on the Draft Maps page or on the Interactive Review Map. Once submitted, maps are considered public records.
- [What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/what-criteria-will-our-city-council-use-when-drawing-district-lines/): Federal Laws Equal Population (based on total population of residents as determined by the most recent Federal decennial Census and adjusted by the State to reassign incarcerated persons to the last known place of residence) Federal Voting Rights Act No Racial Gerrymandering California Criteria for Cities (to the extent practicable and in the following order of priority)
- [What election system does the City currently use?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/what-election-system-does-the-city-currently-use/): Currently, the City Council consists of five Council Members who are elected at-large in staggered elections. This means any eligible voter who lives in the City can run for office, and every voter may vote for all five of the City Council Member seats in staggered elections, regardless of where they live in the City.
- [What are district-based elections?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/what-are-district-based-elections/): Under a district-based election system, the City would be divided into new equally populated districts. A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters residing within that same election district.
- [How will our City Council notify the public about districting?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/how-will-our-city-council-notify-the-public-about-districting/): The City Council will reach out to local media and through social media to publicize the districting process. Also, we will make a good faith effort to notify community groups about the districting process. Our public hearings and workshop will be provided in applicable languages if residents submit a request in advance to jlee@lagunahillsca.gov. The
- [How can I get involved?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/how-can-i-get-involved/): Share your specific thoughts, draw a map, or attend the workshop to get involved. Submit written testimony about your community, the process, or a specific map to jlee@lagunahillsca.gov. Click here to see the calendar of public meetings at which you can speak about the process or a specific map. Click here for information on drawing and submitting
- [Do I have to submit a completed map?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/do-i-have-to-submit-a-completed-map/): No, you do not need to submit a fully completed map. You can draw boundaries for only your neighborhood or only a portion of the city. It is helpful if you submit written commentary with your map describing why the particular neighborhood or area should be kept together in a single district.
- [Can I submit more than one map?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/can-i-submit-more-than-one-map/): Yes, you may submit more than one map. Please draw as many maps as you like. We suggest you submit only your top 2-3 preferred maps to assist the City Council in focusing on the map that best represents your community; however, there is no limit.
- [Where can I learn more about redistricting?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/where-can-i-learn-more-about-redistricting/): Online publications and guides to districting: From MALDEF, the NAACP and the Asian Justice Center From the Asian Americans Advancing Justice From the Brennan Center From the League of Women Voters From the California Independent Redistricting Commission FAQs The California Voting Rights Act (California Elections Code Sections 14026 – 14032) California Elections Code procedures for
- [What do the acronyms and categories mean on the demographic sheets?](https://maplh.org/faq-items/what-do-the-acronyms-and-categories-mean-on-the-demographic-sheets/): These are standard categories included in the Census. Not all of the categories are relevant for creating trustee area maps. Acronyms include: NH: Non-Hispanic VAP: Voting age population CVAP: Citizen Voting Age Population CVRA: California Voting Rights Act NDC: National Demographics Corporation (the firm hired by the District to create the maps)

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