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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Secretary to the Board - Redistricting Committee
Summary: The 2020 Census Redistricting schedule and schedule of meetings for the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee has been revised and is proposed as follows:
Monday, June 7, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 14, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 21, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 through July 23, 2021 commence drafting framework map and consult with the public, advocacy groups and Commissioners regarding the 2020 map. (No Meeting)
Monday, July 26, 2021 alternative maps of the public due in accordance with Item 21-1196 and the County’s draft framework map will be posted on Cook County’s webpage. (No Meeting)
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Committee Hearing on draft framework map and any alternative maps.
Thursday, August 12, 2021 posting of final framework map on Cook County’s webpage.(No Meeting)
Monday, August 16, 2021 anticipated release date for 2020 Census data. (No Meeting)
Friday, August 27, 2021 posting of any alternative public maps as a result of the release of the 2020 Census data and revisions to the final framework map. (No Meeting)
Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Committee Meeting to consider the County’s proposed map and any alternative maps at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 16, 2021 September 23, 2021 Committee Meeting and Cook County Board Meeting to approve the County’s final map at 10:00 a.m.
The Board Secretary shall schedule the meetings listed above of the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee of the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of hearing from the public, presenting a framework legislative district map and approving a final district map following release of the 2020 Census data.
Due to the ongoing health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings may be held virtually rather than in-person. If additional time is required beyond the scheduled reserve days, a supplemental schedule will be distributed.
Modification to this schedule may be authorized by the Chair of the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee and posted on Cook County’s webpage.