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Contents
Redistricting for the City of Phoenix ....................................................................................... 3
Redistricting Guidelines & Requirements ............................................................................... 4
Redistricting Database for the City of Phoenix ....................................................................... 5
Evaluation of Current Districts ................................................................................................ 6
Ideal Population .................................................................................................................................... 7
Assessment of Majority Population ......................................................................................... 8
District by District Analysis .................................................................................................. 10
Creation of PLAN A – May 2023 ........................................................................................ 14
First round of In-Person City Council Meetings – May 2023 ............................................... 14
First Round of In-Person Community Meetings – June 2023 ............................................... 14
Website Created and Maintained by ARCBridge .................................................................. 15
Mapping Software for the Community .................................................................................. 16
Analysis of Public Submissions ............................................................................................ 17
Alternative A & B.................................................................................................................. 18
Current Districts .................................................................................................................................. 20
Alternative A ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Alternative B ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Second Round of Community Meetings Sept 5-Sept 11 ....................................................... 23
Interactive Map developed by ARCBridge ........................................................................... 24
Evaluation of Public Comments ............................................................................................ 25
Recommended Plan for the City of Phoenix ......................................................................... 26
Appendix A – Public Submissions ............................................................................................
Appendix B – Public Comments ...............................................................................................
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Redistricting for the City of Phoenix
ARCBridge was hired by the City of Phoenix as an independent consultant to support the
redistricting 2023 effort. Every 10 years as per the Federal law and city code, the City has to
readjust its district boundaries to account for the change in population over the last 10 years and
to realign the districts to be as equal in population as possible.
ARCBridge worked under the guidance of the City Manager’s and the City Clerk’s Office for this
Redistricting effort. Our tasks included:
Development of the redistricting database – processing of Census 2010 and 2020 PL94-
171 datasets
Creation of AS-IS (current districts) and alternative redistricting plans to balance the
district boundaries
Work with the City staff in creation of these redistricting plans
Work with the Mayor and the City Council and get their input about changes to the district
boundaries
Conduct community meetings to educate the public about the possible district boundary
changes
Get community feedback about communities of interest and the plans developed
Evaluate comments received from the community via the website, email or from the
community meetings.
Provide an online mapping software for the community to be able to submit their own
redistricting plans
Evaluate plans submitted by the community and assess possibility of inclusion as an option
to present to the community and the City Council
Work with the City Manager’s office and the City Clerk’s office to support the selection
of the final redistricting plan to be implemented by the city
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Redistricting Guidelines & Requirements
ARCBridge worked with the Federal, State and local guidelines in the creation of the
redistricting plans. The guidelines for the city were as follows:
Legal Requirements
o Equal Population - (Goal: Max deviation < 5%; and <1% for individual districts)
o Voting Rights Act compliance (preserve minority voting rights)
Other Guidelines
o Recognition of public preferences regarding communities of interest
o Geographic contiguity and compactness
o Preservation of core of current districts
o Continuity of representation
o Preservation of political subdivisions
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Redistricting Database for the City of Phoenix
ARCBridge developed a redistricting database for the City using the Census 2020 PL94-171
dataset. The database was developed using the Census 2020 Census Blocks and County Precincts
within the City. ARCBridge also downloaded the Census 2010 PL94-171 data to do a comparative
analysis of growth in the City.
The following data variables were used. These variables add up to 100%.
Comparison of 2010 and 2020 Census Data
There is a population increase of 162,507 from 2010 to 2020 Census as shown below.
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Evaluation of Current Districts
ARCBridge used the current Council districts to evaluate them with Census 2020 data. Our team
used 2010 & 2020 Census data
An overall district by district analysis showed that population increased in each district and some
districts grew more than the others.
Districts
2010
2020
Increase in Population
1
181,996
198,369
16,373
2
179,263
208,244
28,981
3
176,902
189,008
12,106
4
179,365
190,429
11,064
5
181,598
208,584
26,986
6
178,698
190,397
11,699
7
185,474
218,062
32,588
8
182,336
205,046
22,710
Total
1,445,632
1,608,139
162,507
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Ideal Population
A comparison of each district was made to the ideal population (total population divided by the
number of districts or average population – 201,017)
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Assessment of Majority Population
An assessment of Majority/Minority districts was done with 2010 and 2020 data. The City had 4
Majority Hispanic Districts and 4 Majority Non-Hispanic White Districts in 2010 and 2020 as
shown below. Map on the left side shows majority population by district and the map on the
right side shows Majority Population by Census blocks.
Majority Minority Districts – Census 2010
Majority Population by District
Majority Population by Census Block
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 6 are Non-Hispanic White Majority Districts and Districts 4, 5, 7 and 8 are
Hispanic Majority Districts.
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Majority Minority Districts – Census 2020
Majority Population by District
Majority Population by Census Block
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 6 are Non-Hispanic White Majority Districts and Districts 4, 5, 7 and 8 are
Hispanic Majority Districts.
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District by District Analysis
A district-by-district analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of the new population counts
in each district.
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Creation of PLAN A – May 2023
After completing the district-by-district analysis, it was evident that Districts 1, 3, 4 and 6 had to
gain population and Districts 2, 5, 7 and 8 had to lose population. Using the redistricting
guidelines, ARCBridge developed Plan A for the Council and the community as a suggested plan.
First round of In-Person City Council Meetings – May 2023
ARCBridge met individually with the City Council members to provide the analysis of census
2020 data and its impact on the current districts. Our team discussed Plan A to get feedback.
First Round of In-Person Community Meetings – June 2023
The first round of meetings was held in June 2023 with the exception of District 1 which was held
in May. In the meetings, our team provided information on the process, gather public input
regarding communities of interest that need to be considered in drawing the new boundaries.
ARCBridge developed a preliminary plan (Plan A) which was shown to several districts. The
community was informed about the online mapping tool which would be available soon after the
first round of meetings for the community to draw their own maps and also submit their comments
through the phoenixredistricting.com. The community was provided time until August 1st to
submit their plans.
5/26/2023 Friday @
8:00 AM
District 1
DoubleTree Metro
Center
10220 N. Metro Pkwy
E.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
6/24/2023 Saturday @
10:00 AM
District 2
Paradise Valley
Community Center
17402 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
6/20/2023 Tuesday
@ 8:30 AM
District 3
North Mountain
Visitor’s Center
12950 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
6/26/2023 Monday @
6:00 PM
District 4
Steele Indian School
Park
300 E. Indian School
Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012
6/27/2023 Tuesday @
6:00 PM
District 5
Maryvale Community
Center
4420 N. 51st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85031
6/28/2023 Wednesday
@ 6:00 PM
District 6
Devonshire Senior
Center
2802 E. Devonshire
Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
6/20/2023 Tuesday
@ 6:00 PM
District 7
Burton Barr
Central Library
1221 N. Central
Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
6/21/2023
Wednesday @ 6:00
PM
District 8
South Mountain
Community College
7050 S. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
6/23/2023 Friday @
2:30 PM
Citywide Hybrid
Council Chambers
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200 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Website created and maintained by ARCBridge
ARCBridge Created and Maintained a Redistricting website for the City where all the redistricting
information including meeting schedules, alternative and current plans developed, Forum for
submitting comments, viewing interactive maps and creation of redistricting plans by the
community.
The website had 4 tabs displaying the above information. The website can be accessed at
www.phoenixredistricting.com
The site is available in English as well as Spanish.
The site provides the ability for residents to submit their comments, online mapping software for
creating their own districts and interactive mapping tool.
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Mapping Software for the Community
An on-line mapping tool, DistrictBuilder was configured with Phoenix blocks and precincts data
from Census 2020 PL94-171 Redistricting Data and was made available to the community in June
2023 to create and submit their own proposed maps. The deadline for residents to submit maps
was by August 1, 2023.
Short Videos were developed by the city to guide the community in making maps.
Template with current districts was developed for the community.
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Analysis of Public Submissions
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36 map submissions were made during June 29th – August 1st.
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16 community members authored multiple submissions
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The submissions were given a number COP-SUB-01 to COP-SUB-36 based on the date
they were received.
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All submissions were evaluated for compliance with the redistricting criteria.
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Final selections were based on analysis of Compactness, Precinct Splits, Maximum
Deviation, Majority Minority Districts and Incumbency.
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Minor tweaks were made to the final selections to ensure compliance with the redistricting
criteria.
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A list of submissions are attached in Appendix A
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Alternative A & B
Two plans Alternative A (based on original Plan A and feedback from the community) and
Alternative B (based on public submissions) were selected for final evaluation. Both alternatives
are presented below.
Alternatives
Maximum
Deviation
Precinct Splits Compactness Score Number of Precincts
Moved
Current Districts
14.45%
31
21%
NA
Alternative A
1.38%
25
23%
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Precinct
Name
Change
BLUEFIELD
D2,3 - D3
CORA
D7 - D5
CREIGHTON
D8 - D4
CULVER
D4 - D7
DESERT SKY
D7 - D5
ENCANTO
D4 - D4,7
GLENN
D3 - D6
GREENWOOD
D7 - D4,7
GROVERS
D2,3 - D3
HARMONT
D5 - D1,5
HILLERY
D2,3 - D2
LAVEEN
D7 - D8
MARBLE CREEK
D4,7 - D7
MARLETTE
D5 - D4
MAYFLOWER
D6,8 - D6
OLNEY
D7,8 - D8
ORANGEWOOD
D5 - D6
PENA
D5,7 - D5
SOLANO
D4,5,6 - D4,6
SUNNY HIGH
D3,5 - D3
TOWNLEY
D5 - D3
WIKIEUP
D2 - D3
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Precinct
Name
Change
AUGUSTA
D5 - D1
BLUEBIRD
D3 - D2,3
BLUEFIELD
D2,3 - D3
CAPITOL SCHOOL
D7 - D4
COLONNADE
D4,6 – D6
CORA
D7 - D5,7
DESERT SKY
D7 - D5,7
GLENN
D3 - D5,6
GRANADA
D4 - D4,5
GREENWOOD
D7 - D4
GROVERS
D2,3 - D3
HALL
D6 - D4,6
HARMONT
D5 - D1,5
HOLLYHOCK
D7 - D4,7
KEIM
D5 - D1,5
LOLA
D2 - D2,3
MARBLE CREEK
D4,7 - D4
MAYFLOWER
D6,8 - D6
MEADOWBROOK
D4 - D4,6
MOYA
D4,7 - D4
NICOLET
D5 - D1
OCOTILLO
D5 - D1,5
ORANGE TREE
D2 - D3
ROCKWOOD
D2 - D3
ROSE GARDEN
D1 - D1,2
RUBY
D6,8 - D6
SHADY GLEN
D1 - D3
SOLANO
D4,5,6 - D4
SUNNY HIGH
D3,5 - D3,5,6
TARO
D1 - D1,3
TUMBLEWEED
D7 - D4,7
WESTWARD HO
D7,8 - D4,7
WIKIEUP
D2 - D3
XAVIER
D4 - D4,6
Alternatives
Maximum
Deviation
Precinct Splits Compactness Score
Number of Precincts
Moved
Current Districts
14.45%
31
21%
NA
Alternative B
1.90%
42
25%
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Majority Population by District
Current Districts
Current Districts
Total Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
198,369
46,650
23.52%
118,885
59.93%
9,454
4.77%
2
208,244
32,570
15.64%
144,645
69.46%
5,120
2.46%
3
189,008
47,434
25.10%
112,972
59.77%
9,469
5.01%
4
190,429
114,525
60.14%
48,647
25.55%
12,609
6.62%
5
208,584
125,810
60.32%
46,700
22.39%
17,582
8.43%
6
190,397
33,927
17.82%
123,866
65.06%
10,182
5.35%
7
218,062
146,593
67.23%
32,666
14.98%
24,601
11.28%
8
205,046
114,065
55.63%
43,370
21.15%
29,510
14.39%
1,608,139
661,574
41.14%
671,751
41.77%
118,527
7.37%
Voting Age Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
152,500
31,789
20.85%
97,234
63.76%
6,939
4.55%
2
161,515
21,861
13.53%
117,506
72.75%
3,987
2.47%
3
149,483
31,675
21.19%
96,878
64.81%
6,975
4.67%
4
141,402
77,628
54.90%
43,345
30.65%
9,200
6.51%
5
149,109
83,058
55.70%
40,178
26.95%
12,584
8.44%
6
153,562
24,085
15.68%
105,026
68.39%
7,928
5.16%
7
150,918
95,736
63.44%
27,665
18.33%
17,272
11.44%
8
149,169
76,875
51.54%
37,669
25.25%
21,415
14.36%
1,207,658
442,707
36.66%
565,501
46.83%
86,300
7.15%
Majority Population percentage is highlighted in each district
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Alternative A
Alternative A
Total Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
202,172
48,028
23.76%
120,210
59.46%
10,111
5.00%
2
200,008
30,301
15.15%
139,822
69.91%
4,680
2.34%
3
199,953
50,821
25.42%
118,192
59.11%
10,626
5.31%
4
202,281
117,187
57.93%
54,338
26.86%
14,234
7.04%
5
202,725
130,979
64.61%
39,081
19.28%
15,989
7.89%
6
200,795
36,488
18.17%
129,972
64.73%
10,952
5.45%
7
200,213
137,034
68.44%
29,318
14.64%
21,519
10.75%
8
199,992
110,736
55.37%
40,818
20.41%
30,416
15.21%
1,608,139
661,574
41.14%
671,751
41.77%
118,527
7.37%
Voting Age Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
155,244
32,704
21.07%
98,295
63.32%
7,414
4.78%
2
155,054
20,314
13.10%
113,450
73.17%
3,651
2.35%
3
157,960
33,997
21.52%
101,290
64.12%
7,859
4.98%
4
151,144
79,772
52.78%
48,413
32.03%
10,408
6.89%
5
143,350
86,255
60.17%
33,614
23.45%
11,405
7.96%
6
161,961
25,869
15.97%
110,307
68.11%
8,534
5.27%
7
138,350
89,403
64.62%
24,927
18.02%
15,141
10.94%
8
144,595
74,393
51.45%
35,205
24.35%
21,888
15.14%
1,207,658
442,707
36.66%
565,501
46.83%
86,300
7.15%
Majority Population percentage is highlighted in each district
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Alternative B
Alternative B
Total Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
202,980
52,733
25.98%
116,089
57.19%
10,309
5.08%
2
202,627
32,313
15.95%
139,802
68.99%
4,972
2.45%
3
202,688
50,060
24.70%
121,665
60.03%
10,152
5.01%
4
199,367
119,743
60.06%
51,504
25.83%
13,306
6.67%
5
201,192
123,012
61.14%
44,460
22.10%
16,739
8.32%
6
199,152
36,683
18.42%
128,512
64.53%
10,657
5.35%
7
200,803
134,980
67.22%
29,201
14.54%
23,237
11.57%
8
199,330
112,050
56.21%
40,518
20.33%
29,155
14.63%
1,608,139
661,574
41.14%
671,751
41.77%
118,527
7.37%
Voting Age Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
154,981
35,765
23.08%
94,873
61.22%
7,538
4.86%
2
156,825
21,545
13.74%
113,546
72.40%
3,836
2.45%
3
160,600
33,663
20.96%
104,231
64.90%
7,522
4.68%
4
147,929
81,052
54.79%
45,813
30.97%
9,703
6.56%
5
143,515
81,135
56.53%
38,190
26.61%
11,941
8.32%
6
160,821
26,081
16.22%
109,127
67.86%
8,360
5.20%
7
138,531
88,026
63.54%
24,609
17.76%
16,295
11.76%
8
144,456
75,440
52.22%
35,112
24.31%
21,105
14.61%
1,207,658
442,707
36.66%
565,501
46.83%
86,300
7.15%
Majority Population percentage is highlighted in each district
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Second Round of Community Meetings Sept 5-Sept 11
The second round of meetings were held in September 2023 where the community was presented
with Alternative A and Alternative B. The Alternative A was developed from feedback from the
community and Alternative B was selected from the Community Submission COP-SUB-024.
The meeting schedule was as displayed below -
WED 9/6/2023 6:00
PM
District 1
Deer Valley
Community Center
(Multipurpose Room)
2001 W. Wahalla Ln,
Phoenix, AZ 85027
THUR 9/7/2023 6:00 PM
District 2 & 3
Paradise Valley Community Center
17402 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
TUES 9/5/2023 10:00
AM
District 4 & 5
Washington Activity
Center
2240 W. Citrus Way,
Phoenix, AZ 85015
MON 9/11/2023 6:00
PM
District 6
Devonshire Senior
Center
2802 E. Devonshire
Ave., Phoenix, AZ
85016
TUES 9/5/2023 6:00
PM
District 7
Burton Barr Central
Library
1221 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
9/9/2023 10:00 AM
District 8
South Mountain
Community College
7050 S. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
MON 9/11/2023
10:00 AM
Citywide Hybrid
Council Chambers
200 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Interactive Map developed by ARCBridge
ARCBridge developed an interactive mapping site for the City. This website is accessible from
the redistricting website. It provides the users with the ability to zoom in, type in an address and
view the current districts, Alternatives A and B, and the precincts.
The users can turn layers on and off. When zoomed in they will see the precinct boundaries and
name.
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Evaluation of Public Comments
Until September 14th 2023, a total of 234 comments were received and evaluated by ARCBridge.
The comments were saved in a spreadsheet and had information about the submitter, their district
and their comment.
The comments details are included in Appendix B.
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Recommended Plan for the City of Phoenix
Based on further feedback as received from the community, following changes were made to
Alternative A for presenting to the City Council as the Recommended Plan.
Encanto precinct split in D4 and D7 stays in D4 and Harmont precinct remains in D5.
Maximum
Deviation
Precinct Splits
Compactness
Score
Number of
Precincts Moved
Current Districts
14.45%
31
21%
NA
Recommended Plan
4.06%
22
23%
20
Precinct Name
Change
BLUEFIELD
D2,3 - D3
CORA
D7 - D5
CREIGHTON
D8 - D4
CULVER
D4 - D7
DESERT SKY
D7 - D5
GLENN
D3 - D6
GREENWOOD
D7 - D4,7
GROVERS
D2,3 - D3
HILLERY
D2,3 - D2
LAVEEN
D7 - D8
MARBLE CREEK
D4,7 - D7
MARLETTE
D5 - D4
MAYFLOWER
D6,8 - D6
OLNEY
D7,8 - D8
ORANGEWOOD
D5 - D6
PENA
D5,7 - D5
SOLANO
D4,5,6 - D4,6
SUNNY HIGH
D3,5 - D3
TOWNLEY
D5 - D3
WIKIEUP
D2 - D3
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The tables below show the Current Districts and Recommended Plan statistics.
The table below shows the Majority/Minority Population (highlighted in each district) for the
Recommended Plan.
Recommended Plan
Total Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
198,369
46,650
23.52%
118,885
59.93%
9,454
4.77%
2
200,008
30,301
15.15%
139,822
69.91%
4,680
2.34%
3
199,953
50,821
25.42%
118,192
59.11%
10,626
5.31%
4
202,876
117,407
57.87%
54,626
26.93%
14,267
7.03%
5
206,528
132,357
64.09%
40,406
19.56%
16,646
8.06%
6
200,795
36,488
18.17%
129,972
64.73%
10,952
5.45%
7
199,618
136,814
68.54%
29,030
14.54%
21,486
10.76%
8
199,992
110,736
55.37%
40,818
20.41%
30,416
15.21%
Total
1,608,139
661,574
41.14%
671,751
41.77%
118,527
7.37%
Voting Age Population
District
TOTAL
HISP
HISP%
NHWHT
NHWHT%
NHBLK
NHBLK%
1
152,500
31789
20.85%
97234
63.76%
6939
4.55%
2
155,054
20314
13.10%
113450
73.17%
3651
2.35%
3
157,960
33997
21.52%
101290
64.12%
7859
4.98%
4
151,625
79930
52.72%
48667
32.10%
10437
6.88%
5
146,094
87170
59.67%
34675
23.73%
11880
8.13%
6
161,961
25869
15.97%
110307
68.11%
8534
5.27%
7
137,869
89245
64.73%
24673
17.90%
15112
10.96%
8
144,595
74393
51.45%
35205
24.35%
21888
15.14%
Total
1,207,658
442,707
36.66%
565,501
46.83%
86,300
7.15%
Submission
Number
Author
Date
Submitted
Max
Deviation
(Goal <5%)
Majority
Minority
Districts
(Goal 4)
Precinct
splits
(Goal<31)
Number of
Precincts
Moved
COP-SUB-01
Rebecca Perrera
6/29/23
1.34%
3H, 4W, 1MC*
*Minority Coalition
18
70
COP-SUB-02
Bailey Spears
6/30/23
1.51%
3H, 3W, 2MC*
*Minority Coalition
4
146
COP-SUB-03
Ricky Villafan
6/30/23
1.71%
4H, 4W
16
76
COP-SUB-04
James Deibler
7/2/23
COP-SUB-05
James Deibler
7/2/23
COP-SUB-06
James Deibler
7/2/23
COP-SUB-07
James Deibler
7/2/23
COP-SUB-08
Matt Gomez
7/3/23
1.41%
3H, 3W, 2MC
29
106
COP-SUB-09
Clay B. Arnold
7/3/23
COP-SUB-10
James Deibler
7/3/23
COP-SUB-11
Eric Shreve
7/4/23
COP-SUB-12
Linda Redman
7/4/23
COP-SUB-13
Emilio Avila
7/6/23
COP-SUB-14
Victor
7/7/23
COP-SUB-15
James Deibler
7/7/23
City of Phoenix Redistricting - Community Map Submissions
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
City Council district boundaries must be redrawn every ten years to reflect population changes based on
the most recent federal census. The 2020 federal census data revealed that the City grew from
1,445,632 to 1,608,139 since the 2010 census. To balance the districts, the City’s goal is to achieve
population in each district within 1% of the average (within 1% of 201,017 persons in each district), to
have an overall population deviation (between the district with highest population and district with the
lowest population) of under 5%, to maintain the current majority districts (currently there are four
hispanic districts and four non-hispanic white districts), and to maintain or reduce the number of voting
precinct splits (currently there are 31 precinct splits)
Duplicate of Submission 3
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Appendix A
Submission
Number
Author
Date
Submitted
Max
Deviation
(Goal <5%)
Majority
Minority
Districts
(Goal 4)
Precinct
splits
(Goal<31)
Number of
Precincts
Moved
City of Phoenix Redistricting - Community Map Submissions
City Council district boundaries must be redrawn every ten years to reflect population changes based on
the most recent federal census. The 2020 federal census data revealed that the City grew from
1,445,632 to 1,608,139 since the 2010 census. To balance the districts, the City’s goal is to achieve
population in each district within 1% of the average (within 1% of 201,017 persons in each district), to
have an overall population deviation (between the district with highest population and district with the
lowest population) of under 5%, to maintain the current majority districts (currently there are four
hispanic districts and four non-hispanic white districts), and to maintain or reduce the number of voting
precinct splits (currently there are 31 precinct splits)
COP-SUB-16
Emilio Avila
7/8/23
COP-SUB-17
Emilio Avila
7/8/23
COP-SUB-18
Michelle Gabbert
7/11/23
0.86%
3H, 3W, 2MC
10
107
COP-SUB-19
JAMIE TIGLAS
7/12/23
1.62%
4H, 4W
19
30
COP-SUB-20
Nicole Dizon
7/13/23
COP-SUB-21
James Deibler
7/15/23
1.54%
3H, 4W, 1MC
45
97
COP-SUB-22
James Deibler
7/15/23
1.53%
3H, 4W, 1MC
47
99
COP-SUB-23
James Deibler
7/16/23
1.67%
4H, 4W
47
35
COP-SUB-24
James Deibler
7/16/23
1.90%
4H, 4W
47
38
COP-SUB-25
James Deibler
7/16/23
1.84%
4H, 4W
49
37
COP-SUB-26
Emilio Avila
7/17/23
COP-SUB-27
Emilio Avila
7/17/23
COP-SUB-28
Ricky Villafan
7/17/23
COP-SUB-29
Ricky Villafan
7/17/23
COP-SUB-30
Ricky Villafan
7/17/23
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
Duplicate of Submission 3
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Submission
Number
Author
Date
Submitted
Max
Deviation
(Goal <5%)
Majority
Minority
Districts
(Goal 4)
Precinct
splits
(Goal<31)
Number of
Precincts
Moved
City of Phoenix Redistricting - Community Map Submissions
City Council district boundaries must be redrawn every ten years to reflect population changes based on
the most recent federal census. The 2020 federal census data revealed that the City grew from
1,445,632 to 1,608,139 since the 2010 census. To balance the districts, the City’s goal is to achieve
population in each district within 1% of the average (within 1% of 201,017 persons in each district), to
have an overall population deviation (between the district with highest population and district with the
lowest population) of under 5%, to maintain the current majority districts (currently there are four
hispanic districts and four non-hispanic white districts), and to maintain or reduce the number of voting
precinct splits (currently there are 31 precinct splits)
COP-SUB-31
Mike Pepera
7/22/23
COP-SUB-32
Mike Pepera
7/22/23
COP-SUB-33
Brian Schubert
7/26/23
1.67%
3H, 4W, 1MC
6
159
COP-SUB-34
Brian Schubert
7/26/23
1.22%
2H, 2W, 4MC
14
302
COP-SUB-35
Brian Schubert
7/26/23
1.86%
3H, 4W, 1MC
6
192
COP-SUB-36
Tim Knobbe
7/28/23
1.33%
4H, 4W
18
25
Did not comply with equal population criterion
Did not comply with equal population criterion
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City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 1
I would very much like to stay in district 5
Lisa Adamo
9/7/23 1:00 AM
Website
District 1
Please leave our district as one united community. I would like to vote for Plan A.
Becky Waller
9/6/23 3:37 PM
Website
District 1
Some of the comments support the notion that the City of Phoenix would be better served with more districts. I quite
disagree. In 3 decades of public policy work I cannot think of a single instance in which an elected body has been
improved by increasing its number. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Historically, Phoenix councilmembers have been
accessible and well staffed. Increasing the number of councilmember will not increase representation. It will increase
complexity, personal agendas, politics and difficulty in finding consensus.
The District #6 barbell district has been a problem since I've been in Phoenix. The interests of the Arcadia and
Ahwatukee areas are not well served by this configuration which has been in place since we adopted a district system in
the 80s.
With the completion of the South Mountain Loop Ahwatukee is effectively connected to the fast growing Laveen area with
a common "border" along South Mountain Park which is the defining feature of the area.
Finally, there are other common goals, expectations and elements of redistricting that do not seem to be addressed in the
maps like compactness and contiguity.
Eric Gorsegner
9/3/23 9:41 PM
Website
District 1
I prefer the A map district as is.
Karol Kay Harvey
9/2/23 11:09 PM
Website
District 1
I absolutely do not want our neighborhood split into 2 separate districts. This neighborhood operates well together. Total
neighborhood support towards things that impact us is extremely important. We face too many divisions in our world
already. Please keep our community whole.
Kristie Haines
9/2/23 5:01 AM
Website
District 1
Awesome.
Gayle. Slusser
9/1/23 1:04 AM
Website
District 1
I spurt plan A
Esrar Ahmad
8/29/23 7:33 PM
Website
District 1
Please adopt Plan A. Thank you.
Rachel Sulkes
8/29/23 7:27 PM
Website
District 1
District 5 is going into an amazing transition. The vacant K Mart building is going through a metamorphosis. It will
transition into a training center and give Phoenix residents opportunities for better paying jobs.
Kathleen Pence
8/29/23 3:24 AM
Website
District 1
District 1 is fortunate to have Councilwoman Ann O'Brien as our representative on the City Council. Her exceptional track
record and dedication to our community make her the standout council person among her peers over the past few years.
Councilwoman O'Brien consistently advocates for the welfare of our neighborhoods, prioritizing integrity and safety.
Moreover, she staunchly supports our hardworking Police and Firefighters. Her proactive approach has yielded numerous
innovative solutions for the challenges faced by the City of Phoenix, and she has been a steadfast promoter of our
Metrocenter area. It is my belief that other districts envy our representation, wishing they had a council person like Ann
instead of those who are either anti-police or ineffectual. It is clear that neighboring districts yearn for the same proactive
representation and responsiveness we enjoy in District 1. Given this, it is essential to safeguard our position in District 1
and not risk being redistricted elsewhere.
Linda Miller
7/11/23 1:46 AM
Website
District 1
METRO PRECINCT WANTS TO REMAIN IN DISTRICT 1 !! PLEASE keep Metro Precinct in District 1.
Add whatever area you have to add to bring District 1 up to the population requirement, but LEAVE US in District 1, where
we have the privilege of having the most transparent, caring, proactive, responsive and innovative City Councilperson in
the city representing us.
G.A. Morgan
7/11/23 1:07 AM
Website
District 1
Yes
Amalia udave
7/2/23 2:33 AM
Website
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Appendix B
City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 1
I support the current changes
Selina Medina
7/2/23 2:22 AM
Website
District 1
Yes I agree with the current plan.
Amanda Rodriguez
7/2/23 2:18 AM
Website
District 1
The added district would be good
Starr Chapman
7/2/23 2:06 AM
Website
District 1
estoy de acuerdo con el cambio (Translation: I agree with the change)
Glenis torres
7/2/23 2:02 AM
Website
District 1
I support the new map
Shari
7/2/23 1:45 AM
Website
District 1
I believe desert sky mall should be added to district 5
Eliza
7/2/23 1:44 AM
Website
District 1
Me gustan los nuevos cambios (Translation: I like the new changes)
Samuel
7/2/23 1:41 AM
Website
District 1
Apoyo el mapa (Translation: I support the map)
Maria Elena Castro
7/2/23 1:39 AM
Website
District 1
I live in the northern portion of District 6. It seems like it would make more sense for my district to encompass the area in
which I live, rather than also including a more distant area that is physically disconnected from my community.
Lori A Nitzsche
6/30/23 4:54 PM
Website
District 1
We need more districts so that so many can get good & honest representation. The way it is now most are not getting that.
Don't shut the people out from the freedoms they should have, that's just Tyranny.
It's time to give everyone in Arizona freedom of choice and with more representatives the people will get those choices
with their voices being heard.
Gregory Huss
6/28/23 4:12 PM
Website
District 1
The districts are too large and need to be broken into smaller districts
Kevin Beckwith
6/27/23 11:42 PM
Website
District 1
Better representation comes with SMALLER districts!
Make the big districts smaller!
Daniel Geske
6/27/23 11:07 PM
Website
District 1
Phoenix City Council-Our districts are becoming way too large and we citizens, tax payers, and voters are becoming
underserved and not properly represented. I ask that in your consideration of redistricting based on population that you will
not only account for present residents but that you keep in mind the explosion of apartments and high density housing that
will also increase population and district population rapidly. We need more and smaller districts here in Phoenix and
Maricopa County. Please do what is right and serves your constituents better.
Thank You,
Raquel C.
Raquel A Cantacessi
6/27/23 10:21 PM
Website
District 1
Please - Create more districts!
Our districts are too large. We will have better representation by the City Council by breaking up and creating more
districts.
Gretchen Petersen
6/27/23 5:18 PM
Website
District 1
I missed the 6/21 Community Input meeting in District 8
at South Mountain Community College and saw that it was streamed live online. Is there a VOD that is accessible that I
could watch?
Quentin Sprauve
6/23/23 9:38 AM
Website
District 1
The Districts are too large and that I, and every other citizen in Phoenix will have better representation by the City Council
by breakup up and creating more districts.
better representation, smaller districts is a win for all.
Alexis Butler
6/20/23 7:21 PM
Website
District 1
Districts are way too large... we will have better representation by the City Council by making smaller districts and
creating more districts.
Tracy Stahl
6/20/23 4:08 AM
Website
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City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 1
We need solid "local" representation as constituents of Phoenix via the Council. With the massive growth of Phoenix, with
the upcoming redistricting process to right size the districts and add more. I don't like spending money, but representation
is critical!
Stephen Harris
6/19/23 1:26 PM
Website
District 1
If you look at the current District 1, you see that it is tall and narrow, and is made up of people of very different
circumstances. A more realistic map would look something like this:
19th Ave to 43rd Ave.
Glendale to Cactus
Or some derivative that gets you the right number of people. These are people who have the same concerns without
being diluted by wealthy people whose cares are much different from ours.
Laurie Velasquez
6/18/23 7:36 PM
Website
District 1
How do you find the population in each section in order to make recommendations.
But in any case I would also like to say that North Phoenix has nothing in common with south phoenix .
Jackie Phillips
6/14/23 9:03 PM
Website
District 1
Asked if the new plant and homes are taken into consideration when doing the redistricting.
Resident
(name not provided)
5/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 1
Asked if considered moving a porting of D2 into D1 versus D5 into D1.
Resident
(name not provided)
5/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 1
Asked if ArcBridge's PowerPoint will be available.
Tom
5/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 1
Asked if more council members will be added.
Resident
(name not provided)
5/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 1
Asked once the redistricting is complete, will the Police Precincts be changed.
Resident
(name not provided)
5/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
What was done to Districts 1 and 2 is fine. She wants to see the districts increase from 8 to 12 to better represent all the
constituents, those living in Phoenix, it's really critical. We are over two hundred one thousand and it keeps increasing.
We have to nip that in the bud.
Linda Busam
"pronounced Bosom"
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
I am grateful you guys are doing this. Given that you already considered expanding the number of precincts and the
council, what are the pros and cons? We are kind of simple people here, at least I am. I don't know what the negative
ramifications of that would be or the positive side. Can you enlighten us?
Steve
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
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City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 2
I understand the population has grown. My concern is security, are Police forces growing accordingly? This is one of the
things the city Council discusses in meetings and I have not seen the bar moved in this area, yet I understand the need to
redistrict the area. However, the increasing population has not granted Arizona any more electoral votes in Congress. We
still have the same eleven seats. Therefore, if it is not going to help this population growth to increase our electoral votes,
then I do not support increasing the number of districts. Anytime we increase government we increase spending and we
increase taxes. Going from eight to fourteen, fourteen is not an odd number it is an even number and it would make the
voting within the city council very difficult when you have a par number, so going from eight to fourteen, absolutely no way.
Again, I do not support increasing the number of districts within Phoenix unless we get more Police force. Another
question I have is, that I understand and agree with most of what you said here (referencing ARCBridge PowerPoint
material). It makes sense when looking at the map. I do have a question, it looks like Lola is split between the two and
three. I was just wondering why you chose the brand-new Grovers and Wikieup district over Lola. Why did you choose
that area? I'm sure it has to do with the number of people.
Anna Sanchez
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
Moved here in 1977 when neighborhood, which is 58th Street and Shea was a two-lane road and was the northern
development in Phx. has seen the area develop. Been President of HOA Country Estates. Lives in Orange Tree precinct,
which if you look at it could be considered low-hanging fruit, but in terms of community interests, school districts, and a lot
of other things glad it was left in tact and hopes it stays that way. Thinks his street should stay in D2 because it has
community of interests, school districts and a lot of other stuff going on board even though it would be so easy to snip off.
With that input from Orange Tree, keep it the way it is.
Don Hesselbrock
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
Not in D2 but in D5, but D5 meeting conflicts with another (personal) meeting. Is part of the North Glen Square
Neighborhood Association. They are a very active association, so while looking at precincts her first concern is do
neighborhoods that are very active and are together and are represented by one council person end up getting split and
then have to deal with two council people where things might get lost in-between and all of a sudden that district did not do
it and this district didn't do it-it does not get done. Thinks the interactive map may help. Knows D5 needs redos as well.
Asked if that would be something where they move it back to the freeway in D5 from 7th Ave, or would they move it even
further and their neighborhood gets split, if so, now they don't have a cohesive voice. Had another question about what is
happening with the city and the increase, because knows Philadelphia has 17 Council people for about the same size
population, and they have an odd number, so you don't get the splits like the Supreme Court we need an odd number,
right. Those are some things is hoping will be considered as the city works through the process.
Deborah LaPlant
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
We've supported Jim Waring for over 20 years. I like the idea of possibly expanding the city council member crew from 8
to 10. I love what somebody said about increasing and better security. I know you are looking at that. I like the idea of the
congressman our number if you get the charter changed and increase. I like the idea of more electoral votes, I think that's
important for that to all be reflected.
Annette Economides
6/24/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2
Our current 8 Districts are too large and that we will have better representation by the City Council by breakup up and
creating more districts. Please do this immediately so all in Phoenix and it’s residence can have the best possible
representation available.
Scott Sanders
6/20/23 3:15 AM
Website
Page 4 of 27
City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 3
Redistricting Committee: I strongly favor Map Alternative A reuniting/combining my Royal Palm Community back into the
single City approved Special Planning District that it is. Map A also places a reunited Royal Palm in Council District #3
(Deb Stark council person). Residing in the portion of Royal Palm gerrymandered into District #5 to balance the Minority
Majority population, we have not been well represented by Betty Guardado. Betty justifiably and understandably has
concentrated and focused the bulk of her efforts on improving all aspects of her Maryvale residents. Deb Stark has been
most receptive to the needs and concerns of Royal Palm. A reunited Royal Palm will benefit greatly from Deb Stark’s
strong District #3 representation. Please approve Alternative Map A for City Council’s adoption.
Clay Arnold
9/5/23 1:28 PM
Email
District 3
I attended the Redistricting meeting at the Washington Activity Center this morning. I support Plan A, which puts our
Royal Palm community in District 3. Councilperson Deborah Stark has been very responsive to the concerns of our
community and I believe we will be best served in District 3.
Linda Redman
9/5/23 12:15 PM
Email
District 3
I support map alternative a i believe itis the map that represents voters the best and would be the best for the community Joseph dickson
8/31/23 4:29 PM
Website
District 3
Ten years ago when the maps were redrawn I went to meetings expressing my desire to have the Royal Palm
Neighborhood rejoined together under District 3. All maps presented at the meetings showed Royal Palm (7th Ave. to
19th Ave, Dunlap to Northern) in District 3. Yet the final map moved those houses West of 15th Ave. into District 5. Royal
Palm is one neighborhood and should be treated as such. The maps show that District 5 should shrink and District 3
should grow. Putting all of Royal Palm in District would help accomplish this. Royal Palm is a strong, active community
and we should not be split between two Districts.
Linda Redman
7/4/23 11:43 AM
Email
District 3
Hello
The email notice, within the city's newsletter about this topic, arrived July 1st 2023.
The last meeting being held about this topic, according to the website page obtained from the link in the email, was held
June 28th 2023.
Do you truly want resident opinions about this topic (and others, for that matter) or is this just a technicality about
communication you just need to check off the list?
Thank you for taking the message. Please reply nicely and please do not assume nor tell us we should have known
anything in any detail prior to this notice. Take our comment as a sign there needs to be better communication and greater
inclusion of our residents.
Pm
Pm
7/1/23 9:20 PM
Website
District 3
I am in District 3, think it should end at the 51 Highway on the West. We have much more in common with District 2.
Edward Aucoin
6/27/23 8:04 PM
Website
District 3
Please let me know what Phoenix is planning for Shea Blvd. It appears as if they are forcing more and more traffic onto
this street with the apartments and condos that are being built by Scottsdale. This is not good for residents that live off of
Shea or near it. Are there any plans to build roundabouts so it is less hazardous to cross this busy street?
When trying to make a left turn, crossing the other lanes of Shea Blvd, if there is a car going right, neither car can see the
on-coming traffic, which is very dangerous.
To date, I just see more and more traffic lights being installed, which do very little for traffic and cause more pollution
since the lights are rarely timed.
Vicki Broman
6/23/23 1:51 AM
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Date
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Source
District 3
To incorporate the county islands in D7
Kerry Jackson
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 3
Looking at the boundaries, the different neighborhood blockbusters and associations. East Sunny Slope is divided into D3
and D6. That should be taken into account as it breaks up communities when not all are a part of the same district.
Incorporating new areas without breaking up more areas.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 3
The goal is to get more residents in D3. Can do that in two steps, not four. Wants to know if there is a reason for creating
more chaos and change for four different neighborhoods. Wants to know if more people are needed, why are they giving
some things away.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 2 &
District 3
With United Phoenix Fire Fighters. 2,700 members that live in D2 and D3. Submitted a map that resembles alternative
Map A. They support Map A because it reduces split precincts by a large margin and maintains the integrity of the current
districts.
Tim Kenobi
9/7/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 2 &
District 3
No specific comments about the maps themselves. Asked if D5 cuts off at 15th Avenue in the proposed maps. He resides
in D5, Royal Palm area. Has plans to run for Council Office in 2024 for D5, but is now being mapped out of D5. He
believes that since he provided his comments about being mapped out of D5 during Round 1 community meetings, and
because he wants to run for office in D5, this should be taken into consideration.
Andre Williams
9/7/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 2 &
District 3
Wanted to confirm Map A looks like there is still a split for Royal Palm Village (boundaries 19th Ave Northern to 19th Ave
and Dunlap to 7th Ave). Asked the next step is.
Bruce (last name
unknown)
9/7/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 2 &
District 3
Asked which district Palomino is in. The resident resides in the Sunnyside area and is interested in what happens in her
area.
Resident
9/7/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 2 &
District 3
Asked why between alternative Map A and Map B, alternative Map B seems to be much larger.
Tommy (last name
unknown)
9/7/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
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Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 4
The United Phoenix Firefighters Association (UPFFA) represents 1,700 firefighters who work and live in the City of
Phoenix. The UPFFA has been monitoring the redistricting process and submitted a map earlier today, July 28th, 2023, to
the city’s Redistricting Committee. We want to be a part of this process to ensure a fair and transparent process so that
every resident, business owner, city leader, firefighter and paramedic can have their voices heard.
This map reflects a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to ensure fair representation for all constituents and
communities of interest. It is based on careful analysis of demographic data and with community feedback from
throughout the redistricting process taken into consideration. It respects the voting rights of all Phoenix residents, features
compact districts, and is considerate of the current districts. We feel that a fair and representative map can help foster a
sense of community and facilitate effective governance for all members of the Phoenix community.
Specifically, the map accomplished the following:
Districts 4, 5, 7 & 8 remain majority-minority with the ability to elect candidates of preference unchanged.
3 fewer precincts are split.
Ideal population balance is achieved.
Only limited and necessary changes were undertaken. The following chart shows how much of the old districts are
contained in the new districts:
New District % of Old District
1 98.4%
2 94.9%
3 98.6%
4 100.0%
5 89.2%
6 96.9%
7 89.4%
8 91.9%
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Bryan Willingham,
Executive President,
Tim Knobbe, Vice
President of Political
Affairs, Mike Brannan,
Central Political
Coordinator, Joe
Moreno, Political
Team
United Phoenix Fire
Fighters Association
7/28/23 1:53 PM
Website
District 4
Map alternative A looks like it does a better job of keeping communities intact in Central Phoenix.
Morningstar Bloom
8/31/23 11:47 PM
Website
District 4
I support map A!
Rachel Mercado
8/31/23 7:29 PM
Website
District 4
I support plan A. I think it's the best map and l want my vote to count.
Laura Perez
8/29/23 7:30 PM
Website
District 4
I support plan A. This is best for our community.
Teresa Evans
8/29/23 7:30 PM
Website
District 4
I support Plan A for the proposed redistricting changes currently in discussion
Michael Joseph
Martinez
8/29/23 7:29 PM
Website
District 4
Rosa Pastrana
7/8/23 3:41 AM
Website
District 4
Back to school events really help out the communities especially by desert sky mall. I grew up there and it was tough and
times have only gotten worse. I support these events.
Santana lopez
7/2/23 2:08 AM
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Date
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Source
District 4
Resident around 11th Ave and Camelback. Lives close to D6 and D5. Asked who thought it was a good idea to notch out
Solano Park and the mall. Having that took out a lot of the housing around that area put them into a different district and it
divided efforts for the mall, park, and school. People who shop at Solano Mall and who live around Solano Park work in a
different district than the council person who is over the mall and the park, so please take it into consideration.
AJ Martin
6/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 4
Asked how are you maintaining the majority-minority?
Resident
(name not provided)
6/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 4
Asked if the information will be available from the consulting company on the breakdown of registered voters and non
register voters.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 4
What is the process of accounting for the population throughout the districts.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/26/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 4
With the new lines, are resources distributed according to population size?
And do you consider which communities may have resource gaps in addition to just doing it by population? For example, if
district 4 has much higher crime and homelessness rates, do more resources for social services, police and maintenance
go to those communities to help them catch up to say district 2 for example?
Emma
6/23/23 9:45 PM
Website
District 4
Hello, the village of Maryvale, arguably the most populous and dense village in the City of Phoenix, is broken into 3
districts. Maryvale is a sorely neglected village lacking many amenities other villages have like green space (i.e., dog
parks) and nice roads and such. I bring up the village being divided into 3 districts because this often leads to gridlock and
inevitably inaction when it comes to deciding what to do with Maryvale, because it is a whole village, not 3, and should be
considered within the context of the village not the 3 districts each with their own agenda. I urge the City of Phoenix to
consider redistricting Maryvale as one and not chunks of a minority population that can be parsed out between districts to
meet voting requirements.
Jose Echeverria Vega
6/15/23 3:46 PM
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
Redistricting Committee: This correspondence is from Clay Arnold, Royal Palm (RP) , District #5 member who strongly
favors Alternative Map A, reuniting RP and returning our community back into District #3. I feel compelled to comment
after watching the video of yesterday’s Redistricting meeting and Andre Williams impassioned City Council District #5
candidacy issue. I am sending a few details for your consideration as you deal with Andre’s political issue and how it might
impact your map selection process. a) Prior to the Redistricting process of 10 years ago, RP was always a united
community in District #3. b) 2013 Redistricting produced various map alternatives which were viewed publicly at I believe
9 City Redistricting meetings. Every map presented at every public meeting included a United RP in District #3. c) The
map that City Council approved and accepted (with RP split between Districts #3 & 5) was presented at the 12th hour, the
Thursday before the Council’s final meeting/vote. The final map Council approved was never presented at any public
meeting, and was never publicly vetted. (Please review Councilman Michael Johson’s DOJ complaint regarding the 12th
hour map change and it’s affect on his District #8 (?). d) Many RP #5 residents believe, as I do, that we were
Gerrymandered into District #5 at the last minute to balance the numeric demographic guidelines to comply with
Redistricting % standards. (Only ½ of RP was required to fulfill this requirement). e) While I emphasize with Andre’s
candidacy issue, a couple points would ask you to consider: 1) By demanding that a combined RP remain in District #5 to
preserve his candidacy, Andre is presuming that he can speak for the members of RP #3 which he does not represent as
a District #5 candidate. RP #3 members are of no consequence to Andre’s election and should be exempt from a
mandated relocation to #5 to simply insure his candidacy. 2) Any number of RP #5 residents, (myself included) given the
chance/opportunity to return to #3, (Alt Map A) would do so without hesitation. 3) Hopefully Alt Map A will prevail with all of
the benefits for RP previously discussed. Can an exemption of some sort be created, allowing Andre to challenge Betty for
the #5 Council seat based upon his #5 residency at the time of his filing and his prior candidacy? This seems a more
logical solution to the election issue, rather than requiring an entire RP Community to be held hostage to full fill one man’s
political ambitions. Keep in mind that the 9,000 voter voices that Andre keeps referring to did not get him elected to City
Council during the last election. Thank you for your considerations. Clay B. Arnold
Clay Arnold
9/13/23
Email
District 5
Me quiero quedar en el distrito 5. Apollo mapa A. (Translation: I want to stay in District 5. I support map A.)
Isabel Yanez
9/12/23 1:38 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta Mi distrito 5 y apollo El mapa A. (Translation: I like my District 5. I support map A.)
Patricia Betances
9/12/23 1:35 AM
Website
District 5
Apollo El mapa A quiero quedarme en mi distrito (Translation: I want map A. I want to stay in my district.)
Anai
9/12/23 1:33 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta MI distrito 5 y apollo El mapa A. (Translation: I like my District 5. I support map A.)
Gerardo
9/12/23 1:28 AM
Website
District 5
Megusta mi distrito yo apoya al distrito 5 apollo El maps A. (Translation: I like my District 5. I support map A.)
Fernando
9/12/23 12:49 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta MI distrito y apollo El maps A (Translation: I like my District. I support map A.)
Ayerim Angulo
9/12/23 12:41 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A. I feel like I am a part of District 5.
Cecilia Salazar
9/12/23 12:31 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta MI distrito apollo El maps A (Translation: I like my District. I support map A.)
Juan Zavala
9/12/23 12:30 AM
Website
District 5
Quiero segir en mi distrito 5. Apollo a mapa A. (Translation: I want to stay in my District 5. I support map A.)
Alva Sanchez
9/12/23 12:20 AM
Website
District 5
apoyo el mapa A quiero mas callejones cerrados (Translation: I support map A. I want more gated alleys)
britney trejo
9/12/23 12:12 AM
Website
District 5
I like my district here in district 5. Please take this into consideration as they have helped us out all these years. .
Mary Helen Mickey
9/12/23 12:04 AM
Website
District 5
I don't want to split our current neighborhood - having half in District 5 and half in District 1.
Jeanne
OCALLAGHAN
9/11/23 1:38 AM
Website
District 5
Hello, Please keep District 5 together. I like Map A.
Xochitl Rayas
9/9/23 7:03 PM
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Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
I respect the dignity in which my area and district have been governed and will further do all can to support Mrs. Betty
Guardado in her unending effort in striving for a better place to live. Please contact me if I may in away help you in your
efforts.
Bill cole
9/9/23 1:15 AM
Website
District 5
We would like to stay in district 5
Hector Durazo
9/9/23 12:52 AM
Website
District 5
Soy Maria Creme vecina de este distrito y estoy muy conforme y a gusto con El Distrito 5 al que pertenezco, ellos son
muy preocupados con todo lo que concierne al vecindario y nos mantienen al tango de todo lo concerniente al estado y
ciudad. No quiero que me cambien de maps pues esto implica que seriamos muchos mas en este distrito y perjudica la
atention del vecindario. (Translation: My name is Maria Crema neighbor in this district. I am content and happy with the
District 5 which I belong to, they pay attention to everything concerning the neighborhood and keep us informed of
everything related to the state and city. I do not want my maps changed because that would mean that there would be
alot more of us in this district and it would negatively imapact the attention given to the neighborhood.)
Maria creme
9/9/23 12:38 AM
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District 5
I and my wife have lived in District 5 for 58 years. We want Map 1, as it includes our home and preserves our
neighborhood.
Craig kepner
9/9/23 12:35 AM
Website
District 5
I like Map 1 . I feel it is extremely important that we stay in District 5 to keep our neighborhood together.
betty kepner
9/9/23 12:30 AM
Website
District 5
Si me gusta MI districto 5 estoy contento . Quiero el maps A (Translation: Yes, I like my District 5. I am happy. I want
map A.)
Artemio ch zavala
9/9/23 12:02 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta MI distrito y el Mapa A (Translation: I like my District and map A.)
Modesto
9/8/23 11:46 PM
Website
District 5
I support map A and would like to stay in district 5
Jesus Zazueta
9/8/23 11:41 PM
Website
District 5
I want to stay my distric 5 i like map A
Sherwood
9/8/23 11:06 PM
Website
District 5
Please use map A keep district five the same.
Tracie Charlton-Kaul
9/8/23 2:23 AM
Website
District 5
I Like my district. I support map A
Cing Kim
9/8/23 2:00 AM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in district 5 +I support map A
Tito
9/8/23 1:41 AM
Website
District 5
Me guys El maps A y quiero quedarme en el 5 (Translation: I like map A and I want to stay in D5.)
Vilma Juarez
9/8/23 1:34 AM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in district 5 I support map A.
Arlety
9/8/23 12:44 AM
Website
District 5
I like my district I want to stay in it I support map a.
Joseph
9/8/23 12:38 AM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in map I like my district
Derek
9/8/23 12:31 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta El distrito 5 me gusta maps A (Translation: I like District 5 and I like map A.)
Haydee mungarro
9/8/23 12:25 AM
Website
District 5
I like to stay in my district I like map a
Mansung
9/8/23 12:09 AM
Website
District 5
I like map A I want to stay in district 5.
Niang Dim
9/8/23 12:02 AM
Website
District 5
I currently live in D5 as a part of North Glen Square neighborhood. I would like our entire neighborhood to stay as D5, not
be split into D1 and D5. Thank you.
Shannon Carter
9/7/23 11:51 PM
Website
District 5
Quiero permanecer en nuestro distrito (Translation: I want to stay in our district.)
Ivette
9/7/23 11:48 PM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in district 5 please.
Lizette
9/7/23 11:43 PM
Website
District 5
I support map A
Micaela Quihuis
9/7/23 2:32 PM
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District 5
Hi why doesn't the City expand their Curbside Tan Green Organics Container program to District 5 because most
residents out here have a lot of landscaping and tree where we want our stuff to go into these containers to be composted
so please discuss this and expand it because it will help our city and our communities of 83ave and Glenrosa
Resident
9/7/23 4:48 AM
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Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
I support map A.
Priscella Valdez
9/7/23 3:02 AM
Website
District 5
Quiero permanecer 5 (Translation: I want to stay 5.)
Ana maria
9/7/23 1:50 AM
Website
District 5
In regards to the rezoning of district 5. I'd like for it to remain the same without changes. That’s why I vote for plan A.
I think Betty Guardado and her team for her assistance in the gate implementation in my neighborhood. This has reduced
crime in the alley, and gave us a sense of security. I believe that more alleys in this district should be closed off. Also want
to thank her for her assistance with the speed humps, which helps reduce the speeding in our areas.
Graciela
9/7/23 1:49 AM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in my district I like map A
Julio Cisneros
9/7/23 1:41 AM
Website
District 5
I want to stay in district 5.
Abel candelaria
9/7/23 1:33 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta Mapa A. (Translation: I like map A.)
Lucy gabaldon
9/7/23 1:19 AM
Website
District 5
Hola me gusta El distrito 5 me gusta El maps A me gutaria quedarme aqui (Translation: Hello, I like District 5 and I like
map A.)
Fidencio alatriste
9/7/23 12:39 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta maps A Quiero permanecer en el 5. (Translation: Hello, I like District 5 and I like map A.)
Crystal
9/7/23 12:14 AM
Website
District 5
Want to remain here.in district 5. Map a.
Chris silva
9/6/23 11:56 PM
Website
District 5
I LIKE MAP A. I WANT TO STAY IN DISTRICT 5.
victor ovante
9/6/23 11:44 PM
Website
District 5
ME GUSTA MAPA A ME QUIERO QUEDAR EN 5. (Translation: I like Map A I want to stay in 5.)
FLAVIANA
MORALES
9/6/23 11:36 PM
Website
District 5
I strongly feel map A will be a better fit for this district because the community deserves and needs attractions. Such as
the Desert Sky mall and the Talking Stick Amphitheater.
Iris Oviedo
9/6/23 9:21 AM
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District 5
I found the mapping a redistricting somewhat confusing. How do you randomly decide where to move people to even
things out! I live in District 4 and lead a group in District 5. I think they have both worked hard to meet the needs of the
neighborhoods. If any moving needs to happen, move from district 5 to district 4 would be more appropriate than moving
neighborhoods to areas that are further away.
Shirley M Dieckman
9/5/23 5:01 PM
Website
District 5
Map B would cut our neighborhood into D5 and D1. As a volunteer association, this would mean many more people to
develop working relationships for our neighborhood. Now when we have an issue, we just reach out to ONE office. A
split would mean TWO offices and we may get missed in the shuffle.
Jeff Spellman
9/5/23 5:01 PM
Website
District 5
I support plan A
Jesus M. Cervantes
9/5/23 3:33 PM
Website
District 5
I believe the sections 6 and 7 are quite large and would take more resources to manage versus breaking them into two
sections apiece.
Natasha Gilbert
9/5/23 2:32 PM
Website
District 5
Redistricting Committee: I strongly favor Map Alternative A reuniting/combining my Royal Palm Community back into the
single City approved Special Planning District that it is. Map A also places a reunited Royal Palm in Council District #3
(Deb Stark council person). Residing in the portion of Royal Palm gerrymandered into District #5 to balance the Minority
Majority population, we have not been well represented by Betty Guardado. Betty justifiably and understandably has
concentrated and focused the bulk of her efforts on improving all aspects of her Maryvale residents. Deb Stark has been
most receptive to the needs and concerns of Royal Palm. A reunited Royal Palm will benefit greatly from Deb Stark’s
strong District #3 representation. Please approve Alternative Map A for City Council’s adoption.
Clay Arnold
9/5/23 1:28 PM
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Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
Hi, we want to keep Ocotillo Glen in district 5. We have been successful, growing a community and maintaining and
improving beautification.
Claudia Hopson
9/5/23 3:38 AM
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District 5
I am in favor of map A so that the west Phoenix entertainment and shopping can be kept together.
Sandra Oviedo
9/5/23 2:58 AM
Website
District 5
qiero cedarme en el distrito 5. me gusta el mapa A. (Translation: I want to stay in district 5. I like map A.)
Luz Aguilar Cordova
9/5/23 1:13 AM
Website
District 5
Plan A is approved by Estrella Supermoms. It is easier to understand and navigate,
Rosa Menjivar
9/5/23 1:06 AM
Website
District 5
i would like to stay in district 5, i like map A.
charlie hill
9/5/23 12:51 AM
Website
District 5
me gusta mapa A y no quiero moverme al 1. (Translation: I like map A and I don’t want to move to 1)
Ana Mendoza
9/5/23 12:43 AM
Website
District 5
i like map A i want to stay in district 5.
karen berlinger
9/5/23 12:35 AM
Website
District 5
i like map A i wish to stay in district 5.
pam stockdale
9/5/23 12:29 AM
Website
District 5
me gusta mapa A. (Translation: I like map A.)
claudia Elenes
9/5/23 12:16 AM
Website
District 5
Distict 5 resident. Request is to keep Distict 5 the way it is to continue with plans to keep this place safe and keep
growing.
Claudia Hudson
9/4/23
Phone
District 5
i like map A.
fernando Romero
9/4/23 11:57 PM
Website
District 5
i like map A.
rick steffano
9/4/23 11:49 PM
Website
District 5
i like map A.
JULIO ESTRADA
9/4/23 11:41 PM
Website
District 5
i like map A
elizabeth valdez
9/4/23 11:33 PM
Website
District 5
I Support Map A as this is the same community of individuals.
Gabriela Perez
9/4/23 10:57 PM
Website
District 5
I want to keep our section like it us. We don't want District 1, we want to keep our neighborhood in District 5 like it's
supposed to be. I support map A.
Charlie McGoldrick
9/4/23 10:31 PM
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District 5
For redistricting maps comment for district 5 - MAP A would be best for our area and community.
TJ Jett
9/4/23 6:01 PM
Website
District 5
Splitting District 5 along the artery street of Orangewood is poorly planned. Why are you not making boundaries across
major streets such as Northern, Glendale, etc.? This will just create confusion among homeowners and contribute to them
being overlooked by both Districts.
Julie DeGraffenreid
9/3/23 10:41 PM
Website
District 5
I support Map A.
Velma Moore
9/3/23 10:43 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A in order to keep OGNA within district 5
Barbara Renae
Linden
9/3/23 4:53 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A in order to keep OGNA within district 5.
Guadalupe Contreras
9/3/23 4:32 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A for District 5 to keep Ocotillo Glen's boundaries as they are now.
Linda K Rees
9/3/23 12:34 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A in order to keep OGNA within district 5.
Sarah Garcia
9/2/23 11:10 PM
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District 5
Please continue with alternative map A. That leaves our neighborhood intact and will allow us to continue to have our
strong relationships with all involved with our neighborhood. We have many activities and families involved within our
square mile. The change would be detrimental to our strong neighborhood.
Kathy Obst
9/2/23 2:00 AM
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District 5
I have reviewed the maps an I am in agreement that map A would be in the best interest of the West Plaza Block watch
association. This would keep the integrity of the comunity.
Timothy Ahumada
9/2/23 12:49 AM
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District 5
mi nombre es maribel carrillo, vivo en el vecindario de alhambra, dentro del distrito 5 y estoy de acuerdo con los cambios
que se han hecho y se estan haciendo dentro del mismo (Translation: My name is Maribel Carrillo, I live in the Alhambra
neighborhood in District 5 and I agree with the changes made and changes being made.)
Maribel carrillo
9/2/23 12:00 AM
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Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
Map A is the best arrangement that groups the neighborhoods according to their commonalities, and it will best serve the
public.
Marvin Scott
9/1/23 11:57 PM
Website
District 5
Quiero que siga igual. Yo apoyo map A. (Translation: I want things to stay the sam. I support map A.)
Efren Gallardo
9/1/23 10:51 PM
Website
District 5
I would love to stay in With Map A (District 5) this is the first time that I have felt part of my community.
Cynthia Ronquillo
9/1/23 10:46 PM
Website
District 5
Yo apoyo mapa A (Translation: I support map A.)
Francisca Gallardo
9/1/23 10:45 PM
Website
District 5
I support Map A in order to keep OGNA within district 5
Michelle Villegas-
Hagan
9/1/23 10:21 PM
Website
District 5
I support Map A
P. Flores
9/1/23 7:07 PM
Website
District 5
Our neighborhood has been working closely with Councilwoman Betty Guardado in District 5 on a lot of issues and
improvements to our area. Map A would have our whole area of North Glen Square in District 5. As we continue our
neighborhood preservation and improvements, it would be best for our neighborhood if you support the Redistricting Map
Alternative A.
Michele Sahlin
9/1/23 7:53 AM
Website
District 5
I am on the North Glen Square neighborhood association board and part of our job is to spread information about city
services and leadership. Map B will split our neighborhood in half and cause more confusion and likely residents will call
the wrong district office seeking assistance. We want to make it easier for our neighbors to access the appropriate
representatives, not harder. We have worked to build a good working relationship with Councilwoman Betty Guardado and
I agree with her vision and strategies. I want my family and our neighborhood to continue being represented by her and
her office. I support Map A.
Cristina Gallardo-
Sanidad
9/1/23 4:20 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A to maintain the representation of my whole neighborhood in District 5.
Emmanuel Gallardo-
Sanidad
9/1/23 4:19 AM
Website
District 5
Me gusta El maps A (Translation: I like map A.)
Marco Marcial
9/1/23 2:11 AM
Website
District 5
I agree that Map Alternative A is the best. Thank You...
Michael Connolly
9/1/23 2:00 AM
Website
District 5
I support Map A in order to keep Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood within district 5
Paula Zufelt
9/1/23 1:57 AM
Website
District 5
I like map A.
Pauline harper
9/1/23 1:56 AM
Website
District 5
I like map A need more community area.
Evelyn landgrave
9/1/23 1:52 AM
Website
District 5
Gayle Slusser
9/1/23 1:00 AM
Website
District 5
I like map A.
Pamela Smith
9/1/23 12:15 AM
Website
District 5
I believe alternative A is the best map and that portion should stay within district 5.
Jesus Mylgado
9/1/23 12:00 AM
Website
District 5
I like map A.
Anamarie Estrada
8/31/23 11:19 PM
Website
District 5
On behalf of Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association, we are in full support of Map A. Any other option would split our
neighborhood between 2 districts and that is absolutely not acceptable.
Mary Obrochta
8/31/23 11:12 PM
Website
District 5
It is my desire to have the redistricting reflect Map A. Having lived in this area since 1973 I have been privileged to have
the ear of our council members. Please make every effort to minimize any changes.
Donna Homsher
8/31/23 10:43 PM
Website
District 5
I agree with Map A not so much with Map B as Map B would split our neighborhood in half. We have been working hard to
acquire new members and improve our neighborhood. We have projects that are currently being worked with District 5.
How can we complete those projects if we are split and moved into District 1?
Debra Nelson
8/31/23 8:23 PM
Website
District 5
I would like District 5 to stay intact, according to the Map A. Thank you
Sylvia Griego
8/31/23 7:48 PM
Website
Page 13 of 27
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
I live in District 5, North Glen Square (27th Ave to 35th Ave, Glendale to Northern), I support Map A in designating council
districts. The other Map would split our neighborhood.
Please use Map A.
Thanks
Sinclair Noe
Sinclair Noe
8/31/23 7:14 PM
Website
District 5
I support alternative map A
luis herrera
8/31/23 4:29 PM
Website
District 5
Nothing to change for D5
Lorena Gutierrez
8/30/23 11:00 PM
Website
District 5
I support redistributing map A.
Kara Lafferty
8/30/23 10:41 PM
Website
District 5
I attended the first round of meetings. Map A makes sense to me. Map B would cut our neighborhood into two council
districts. My wife works with D5 as part of the NGSNA board. Map B does not make sense. Keep map A
Marc La Plante
8/30/23 9:55 PM
Website
District 5
I have looked at Map A , and it makes sense. Map B would cut North Glen Square Neighborhood into 2 districts. D5 has
been a very important and active partner with the neighborhood to improve the area around the 27th Ave. Midtown area.
We value that we are a cohesive group dealing with one council district office. As President of NGSNA, I know our
members would not have to reach out to two offices with their concerns and comments. We actively help neighbors reach
the right person with concerns. Please keep Map A
Debra La Plante
8/30/23 9:52 PM
Website
District 5
With regard to redistricting, based on population density, collaboration within and between neighborhoods, and ongoing
projects, Plan A, presented at the Round 1 meeting (which I attended) best meets our needs.
Mary Jo Drakle
8/30/23 6:26 PM
Website
District 5
I strongly support Plan A. My family is separated by district lines, even though we live blocks away from each other. Plan A
allows my family and I to share representation, as well as help my neighborhood not be divided.
Victoria Stahl
8/29/23 7:30 PM
Website
District 5
Hello!
I'd like to voice support for Redistricting Map Alternative Plan A. It would be in the cities best interest if district 5 office
could continue working on ongoing projects in this area.
I understand redistricting is necessary according to the census data, but in this case these sensitive areas should continue
to be a focus of district 5.
Carlinia Garza
8/29/23 1:48 PM
Website
District 5
I support for map alternative A. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Julia M Dominguez
8/28/23 10:34 PM
Website
District 5
I support map alternative A. It would serve our community best.
Amy Ramirez
8/28/23 10:22 PM
Website
District 5
As a 40+ year resident at this address in the Cordova Neighborhood in Co. Dist 5, I hereby state my support for
Redistricting Plan A which I believe will afford the best continuation of several ongoing programs and projects that have
been beneficial to Our District and the adjacent districts.
Larry Fallis
8/28/23 9:43 PM
Website
Page 14 of 27
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
Phoenix redirecting program,
There are other valuable’s concerns not being considered in this redistricting program. I am in District 5. I live off 15th Ave
and Orangewood. I understand that some areas have grown exponentially and need adjustment but other items need
consideration.
I work with six other neighborhood leaders who live in District 5. Our areas are considered the highest crime areas in the
city. 27th Ave, 23rd Ave, 19th Ave.
We are currently working on the 27th Ave and the 19th Ave safety plan. We have developed VIP Collation, 23rd Ave task
force and 19 North. If we start breaking apart Council 5 into Council 4, council 3 and council 6 we will no longer be
effective. Most important is the impact of criminality on our neighborhoods.
Please consider all situations prior to making such huge decisions.
Cynthia Graber
7/14/23 10:36 AM
Email
District 5
If i am reading this correctly, i would oppose this big time. I would be moved into councilwoman pastor's district and that is
not something i agree with. I find her to be one of the least responsive people on the council. I disagree with almost
everything she says and does and I find that lately she is running for congress , not concentrating on Phoenix issues at all.
She does not represent everyone in her district currently, only a certain population.
pam
7/8/23 5:02 AM
Website
District 5
In the new plan for District 5 changes for Orangewood block merging into District 6, stops at 19th Ave; however it seems
that new line should cross the lightrail tracks at 19th and include the rest of Orangewood area up to the 17. , to include the
curve on Gardenia, State, Northview, Myrtle, 21st and 23rd Ave. This is an up and coming neighborhood, that feels like
it's not part of any District, we are not part of the Maryvale community at all, it makes no sense. They are miles from us on
the other side of the 17, in West Phoenix, Glendale area . We consider ourselves to be part of Central Phoenix , and
more in line with the East side of 19th, demographically,
and It just feels like neither District 5 nor 6 cares much about our area.
Any thoughts on this.
Alon
7/4/23 12:27 AM
Website
District 5
City Council: I am a resident of Royal Palm currently in District 5.(West of the 15th Ave district boundary) I submitted a
District Map revision moving and co-joining the District 5 portion of Royal Palm back into District 3 with the rest of Royal
Palm. This revision achieves 2 redistricting stated goals: a) it lowers the population of District 5, b) it raises the population
of District 3 and c) it reunites Royal Palm as the single neighborhood entity which the Phoenix City Council created and
adapted on January 6, 1999 with the creation of the Royal Palm Neighborhood Special Planning District Plan.
(RPNSPDP) The Planning District established the set boundaries of Royal Palm as: Dunlap (N), Northern (S), 7th Ave (E)
& 19th Ave (W). The Planning District was approved by City Council November 18, 1998. The City Approved Special
Planning District should be the single Governing Document over Royal Palm and as such, Royal Palm should never have
been divided and included in District 5 to help balance the minority majority demographics. Reunite Royal Palm as the
single entity that it is, back into District 3 as you strive to attain your population goals.
Clay Arnold
7/3/23 3:47 PM
Email
District 5
I support the new map that will support desert sky mall
Stephanie morales
7/2/23 3:03 AM
Website
District 5
Miguel
7/2/23 2:52 AM
Website
District 5
El evento es muy divertido y muy grande !! (Translation: The event is a lot of fun and very big!!)
Esmeralda
7/2/23 2:29 AM
Website
District 5
Seems reasonable with changes
Jesus Mulgsdo
7/2/23 2:28 AM
Website
District 5
Yes I like it
Nia
7/2/23 2:04 AM
Website
District 5
esta bien el nuevo mapa (Translation: The new map is good.)
Maria
7/2/23 2:00 AM
Website
Page 15 of 27
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
I support the new map. North glen square leaders sent out messaging in support too.
Cristina Gallardo-
Sanidad
7/2/23 1:51 AM
Website
District 5
I am glad that you guys are adding desert sky to district 5
Abraham Acevedo
7/2/23 1:49 AM
Website
District 5
I agree with the new changes.
Mike Nydes
7/2/23 1:46 AM
Website
District 5
I support the new map!!
Amanda Martinez
7/2/23 1:41 AM
Website
District 5
I support the proposed changes to Council District 5. Thank you!
Emmanuel Gallardo-
Sanidad
6/30/23 8:38 PM
Website
District 5
Phoenix is a very large city both in population as well as in area and it really should be broken up into more districts. This
is the only solution to ensure that the residents of Phoenix are truly represented.
arthur fesler-butts
6/27/23 12:49 AM
Website
District 5
Left the meeting
Jay Shawn Bowman
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
Commute to work is more southern-based. Would like his representatives and district to be more southern.
Miguel Perea
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
Supports the map that includes the southern part that limits D5. She supports the parks and public spaces that her
community uses and certain things that make sense for part of D5.
Yolanda Hernandez
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
Lives on 87th Ave/Encanto. She lives in the Pena Precinct. She supports the changes to D5.
Victoria Stahl
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
Has concerns with the continuity and representation definition. Will be mapped out of D5 with the new proposed map, with
about 9,000 voters that would no longer have his representation. Concerns are D5 to D3, Sunny High between 15th Ave
to 16th Ave North of Butler.
Andre Williams
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
Instead of shifting districts, why aren't more council seats added to have more representatives instead of having two
hundred thousand per council member, it will be one hundred thousand or fifty thousand.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
How will the redistricting affect the communities from D5 to D1?
Resident
(name not provided)
6/27/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 5
The citizens of Phoenix need more representation in our City Council. Other cities of comparable size such as
Philadelphia, Houston, San Diego, Dallas and San Antonio have more districts than Phoenix. Houston has 11 Districts
with an additional 5 at-large council members. Philadelphia has 10 Districts with an additional 5 at large council members.
San Antonio has 10 Districts and San Diego has 9 Districts. Dallas has 16 council members. By these standards, it's safe
to say Phoenix citizens are under represented on the City Council.
Political representation on the Council is decidedly slanted toward the liberal side. With the addition of Kevin Robinson
during the most recent election, the council now has only one conservative voice. In a City where conservatives and
liberals are about 50-50, it doesn't make sense that 88% of the council is liberal leaning. Redistricting and adding new
districts is necessary to restore a proper balance.
Forrest Woodwick
6/26/23 7:39 PM
Website
Page 16 of 27
City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 5
I would purpose the following changes to District 5:
Reallocate 19 Ave north from Glendale to Dunlap to District 3
Reallocate 19 Ave south from Glendale to Bethany Home Rd to District 6
I believe this would address the population overage in District 5 and increase the deficit in both Districts 3 and 6.
George Prentice
6/25/23 3:33 PM
Website
District 5
I am writing to express my opinion regarding the current redistricting process for the City of Phoenix. As a resident of the
Royal Palm neighborhood, I find the division of our community into separate council districts problematic, particularly
about the boundaries set for council districts 5 and 3.
My residence, which currently falls within the purview of council district 5, feels more naturally aligned with the interests
and community of council district 3. I am not alone in this sentiment; many of my neighbors share the same feeling. We
identify more closely with the social, economic, and cultural aspects of council district 3 and feel that our voices would be
more accurately represented.
Additionally, the current division of the Royal Palm neighborhood along 15th Ave between Dunlap and Northern Aves
results in an East/West representation that seems nonsensical. This artificial division fractures our community,
undermining the integrity and cohesion of our neighborhood. It splits our shared resources, public spaces, and collective
interests, creating unnecessary boundaries where they should be removed.
We propose reconsidering the district boundaries, particularly suggesting that the demarcation between council districts 5
and 3 be set at 19th Ave instead of 15th Ave. This adjustment would better reflect our neighborhood's geographical and
community-based realities, allowing for a more accurate representation in the City Council.
We understand the complexities of the redistricting process and appreciate the efforts to ensure fair representation.
However, these changes would significantly improve the representation and overall quality of life for the Royal Palm
neighborhood residents.
I appreciate your consideration of our concerns and proposed changes. We look forward to seeing a redistricting plan that
truly reflects the needs and interests of our community.
Eric Shreve
6/13/23 10:47 PM
Website
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in D5/Harmont district. Not happy with Map B as the deviation seems to go up. Her area has a lot of volunteer
groups, there are 1,400 homes in Northglenn Square Association, which is very active. She is concerned with volunteers
splitting their attention between two districts and dealing with two council members. Is requesting to look at a map that is
more aligned with fewer changes. Asked to consider Map A as it makes more sense for the precincts and neighborhoods.
Debra LaPlant
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in the Harmont district. She is head of the HOA which has 24 homes. Her area would be moved to D1. She
mentioned that 12 of the homes are owned by minorities which are Africans, Vietnamese, and Mexicans. The people in
her area enjoy their neighborhood and are involved. She expressed concerns that if her area gets moved to D1 which
goes up to Anthem, her area will get lost and since it is a small section, do they really need to be moved?
Julie Degraffen Reed
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Mr. Curry's dream is that everybody is considered. He resides in D5. He expressed it is a majority-minority area and needs
to balance it out. Also mentioned about developing the areas, the representatives are focused on the area in Maryvale. He
does prefer either Map A or B.
David Curry
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in D5 close to the border. Supports Map A.
Bash Herrera
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in the Maryvale/D5 area. She supports Map A.
Victoria Stahl
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Resides on the border of D5 and D7. Supports Map A.
Magdalena Acosta
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in D4. He represents the Phoenix Community Alliance. He supports either Map A or B. Does have concerns with
the downtown core, the historic districts and the minor changes to that area.
Billy Shields
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
Resides in D8. She supports Map B. She works with a block watch and if her area is moved to D4 they would be alienated
from the block watch coalition because they would no longer work with the same council member.
Marisa (last name
unknown)
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 4 &
District 5
She is with the Alta Vista block watch and supports Map A because there is less deviation and less split precincts.
Carlina (last name
unknown)
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
Expressed concerns over Maps A and B. She resides near Pierce Park, which is on the border of D6 and D8. There have
been several concerns in the Arcadia Crossing shopping center area and the park, which is considered D8 in the current
map as well as in the alternative Maps A and B. The problems impact her neighborhood which is D6 but there is no
recourse to address the concerns since most of the accountability lies in D8. She is requesting to consider keeping Olive
between 44th St and 48th St from Thomas to McDowell as part of D6.
Nicole Dison
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
She commented that the street names on the maps help. She supports and references Shannon McBride's comments
(email comment), on why the district boundaries would not match up with NSD project areas, PD precincts, and village
planning committees as it would be easier to have team conversations and cooperative collaboration for a given area as
opposed to being split up by voting districts. Regarding D6, she does not understand why Arcadia Crossing, 44th St from
Thomas to Oak St is not included, there are not any neighbors. At a minimum, supports going from 44th St/Thomas to
Oak St to be included in D6. She prefers 44th St to 48th St/Thomas to McDowell included in D6, the 44th Community
Alliance boundaries. Further mentioned there are no residential units in Pierce Park so it will not affect the numbers. The
comments online were read about D8 and D6 and agrees that the options presented do not serve Levine and Ahwatuki
well. Does not support adding more council districts.
Ginny Ann Sumner
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
Resides in D6 and represents the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association (1,700 members). Supports Map A, which they
felt best represents what is important to the community and the members.
Mike Brannon
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
Did not provide a comment.
Tim Kenobi
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
Does not support either option for Map A or Map B. She expressed there seem to be conflicting messages, there are also
council members who prefer to keep the districts as close as possible to what is existing.
Teresa Polito
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
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City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 6
Resides in D8. Does not support adding districts/elected council. He does not see much difference between Map A and
Map B. He preferred to see, for example, the current map next to Map A/B for comparison.
Eric Gorcinor
9/11/223
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 6
I agree. Why can't the district boundaries work in collaboration with NSD, PD precincts, Village Planning Committees and
neighborhood alliances? Current and proposed divisions only serve to stress our resources.
Why can't the maps identify major street names? The maps are not good outreach tools.
G A Sumner
9/5/23 3:43 AM
Website
District 6
I support plan A, it is best for the community.
Eva Karrabi
8/31/23 4:28 PM
Website
District 6
I support Plan A. This is the best map for our community
Beatriz Topete
8/29/23 7:30 PM
Website
District 6
I support Plan A. This is the best map for our community.
Kellen Wilson
8/29/23 7:29 PM
Website
District 6
Having attended public meetings and reviewed print and online materials regarding redistricting for District 6 plus residing
in District 6 ourselves, we suggest taking the far eastern portion of District 5 and moving that boundary and adding it to
District 6 to increase and equalize population in District 6, and thereby decreasing population from District 5.
Based on demographics, making this addition from eastern District 5 to District 6 combines residents of similar race,
ethnicity, education levels, socio-economic status, religion, and community interests and does not disrupt employment
opportunities, housing choices, or transportation options.
Drs. Linda and Frank
Gruber
7/31/23 11:52 AM
Email
District 6
Undercounted hispanic population in the Census
Emilio Rodriguez
Izquierdo
Jesuits West CORE
AZ Coordinator
7/24/23
Post Mail
District 6
Comment:
Joyce Moderow
7/13/23 10:30 PM
Website
District 6
My name is Nicole Dizon, a current District 6 resident. I would like to express my support for moving the area from
between 46th St and 44th St. Thomas to McDowell from District 8 to District 6. We are all one unified neighborhood with
Pierce Park and Griffith Elementary School as well as the Arcadia Crossing Shopping Center; however, we are currently
represented by two separate districts. Several problems persist at the park and shopping center that affect District 6
residents and joining these two areas into one district will ensure the council member can serve all of these constituents.
Additionally, these additional residents will even out the numbers as District 8 is above the recommended number of
constituents and District 6 is below. There is a diverse population in this portion of the neighborhood with several smaller
lots and apartment complexes that would help diversify District 6. I look forward to your consideration of this idea.
Nicole Dizon
7/13/23 10:11 PM
Website
District 6
Going forward, please keep neighborhoods together. For example, we’re (south of Glendale Ave. between 12th and 16th
Streets) lumped in with Ahwatukee. Please keep out boundaries in the same neighborhood and physical area. That allows
us to have much more in common. Plus – we know our neighbors.
(None given)
7/10/23 1:50 PM
Email
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City of Phoenix Redistricting Process - Public Comments
Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 6
I support Council District 6 boundaries to include: Thomas Road to McDowell Road from 44th Street to 48th Street. This
would include the boundaries of the 44th Street Community Alliance. Currently, our Alliance is split into 2 districts.
The 44th Community Alliance includes the Old Cross Cut Park in District 6 and Pierce Park in District 8. Coordinating with
2 council districts hampers coordination with the Mayor, Council Offices and the Parks Department.
The greatest impacts on our area are generated by the 2 parks and Arcadia Crossing. The Alliance works closely with the
property management of Arcadia Crossing and the Parks Department, but having 2 council districts complicates our
efforts.
46th Street is not a “natural” dividing line and divides the Alliance. We are unified in an Alliance and seek a unified Council
District 6 representation.
Ginnie Ann Sumner
7/5/23 8:46 PM
Email
District 6
District 6 does not make any sense; that should be redrawn and politics should not play a part. It appears that there is a
way to do this legally, and to keep minority districts, so why is it not being fixed?
JK
6/30/23 7:54 PM
Website
District 6
Please redraw district 6 into a more cohesive district. I live in the north part of 6 and have no ties to Ahwatukee at all.
There is no reason for those communities to be in the same district, and I was completely ignored by my former
councilman for almost 20 years. Thank you
Karen Gresham
6/28/23 11:46 PM
Website
District 6
Lives in D6. Asked if needs to shift about 10,000 amongst districts is it three precincts you are looking at plus or minus in
every district? Is there a targeted number for the size of the County Precinct? Asked if the Laveen area is an
unincorporated county area. Asked if the 2020 Census is final or did Phoenix challenge anything.
Bill Mager
6/28/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 6
Asked what does it mean when it is mentioned, preserving minority voting rights. Does that mean you are preserving
majority minority districts or that you are making sure all of the districts are a balanced diversity? Asked if the presentation
by ArcBridge will be available. Asked if there is a timeline graphic for everything to occur. Commented asking for feedback
suggested would be good to say what kind of detailed feedback they are looking for. Asked if all the comments will be
made available for all to view. Mentioned is most interested in D6. Also mentioned D7 is growing, D4 needs to add and D7
needs to lose. There is a real split between downtown and not downtown in that district. Asked to concentrate on
neighborhoods of similarity.
Neil Haddad
6/28/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 6
Commented the visibility of the presentation was not helpful when looking at the map on the screen. Interested in D6, the
area between 44th Street and 48th Street, Thomas and McDowell. It is a part of several neighborhoods including the 44th
Alliance. Mentioned tired of being bounced around between D6 and D8. Prefers to remain in D6. It is a unified district that
way, going all the way to McDowell. Also shares with neighborhoods to the north including the Old Cross Cut Linear
Canal, Arcadia Crossing, the shopping, Cross Cut Linear Park, Pierce Park. Commented fits well in that area and would
like to continue to stay in that area. Asked to have some proposals to view beforehand to discuss during meetings.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/28/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 6
Asked to have district numbers printed on maps.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/28/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 6
I would appreciate a redrawing of District 6 so that I as a resident of the Piestewa Peak area am not lumped in with
Ahwatukee. These two areas of Phoenix are geographically separated by other districts and have diverse needs. They
would benefit from their own representation.
Melinda Iyer
6/23/23 6:03 PM
Website
Page 20 of 27
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Your
Council
District
Message/Comment
Name
Date
Received
Source
District 6
The Districts are too large and that we will have better representation by the City Council by breakup up and creating more
districts.
Anne Rankin
6/19/23 11:07 PM
Website
District 6
Why is district 6 geographically split north and south? It would seem that the needs of those areas would be better served
if they were grouped into separate districts.
Stacy Verkayk
6/18/23 10:26 PM
Website
District 6
District 6 is embarrassing. I is the ultimate example of gerrymandering. If it had been drawn to prevent a racial segment
of the city from representation it would be a violation of the Civil Rights laws. Contiguous geographic districts are much
more logical. Issues facing the Council tend to relate to an area of the City or City wide. I am less concerned about the
people south of the mountains than I am in the ares next door. Are there any people residing in that skinny line
connecting the north and south portions of the district? Continuing to focus on race is more divisive than focusing on
common issues, such as safety, parks, streets, water, etc. A district should be a district of neighbors who have common
concerns for their neighborhoods.
Jack Henry
6/18/23 9:22 PM
Website
District 6
District 6 is the most bullshit hyper-gerrymandered district. I am in North Central and have NOTHING to do with
Ahwatukee. This is garbage that was forced on us by that scumbag Sal to gerrymander a near-totally white district he
could win against any minority candidate. End this nonsense. If anything, districts should be built by adjacent ZIP codes
and population totals to build fair districts.
David Grubbs
6/15/23 10:53 AM
Email
District 7
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on “maps that represent our community.” Alternative Maps A and B appear to
split the Roosevelt Historic District vertically or horizontally depending on the choice.
I respectfully request the city of Phoenix NOT DO THIS. Our neighborhood is the oldest one in the city. Dividing
representation for our neighborhood in two does not serve our community. We are best served via one council person, not
two.
Patricia Zermeno
Patricia Zermeno
9/20/23 8:42 PM
Website
District 7
As a resident of the Roosevelt Neighborhood, I strong support Map A. This community needs to be able to communicate
its needs to the city council. It would be best if the entire neighborhood would be represented by a single city council
member who understands the concerns of the entire neighborhood.
Joe Pfeiff
9/20/23 8:30 PM
Website
District 7
Hello,
I live in district 7 and do not want my district to be divided. Our historic district is supported by Roosevelt Action
Association and if divided it would be difficult to have consensus for our entire neighborhood.
Lois Francis
9/20/23 3:05 PM
Website
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District 7
I am a resident of the Roosevelt Historic District. I strongly oppose the map that would divide our historic neighborhood
into two different districts.
Roosevelt Historic Neighborhood was the first neighborhood to be listed on the National Registry, and contains historically
significant homes of the city's founders and notable residents. The neighborhood is well-known for its iconic palm lined
streets, craftsman bungalows, and stately turn-of-the century (1900s) mansions.
When the 1-10 freeway was connected through the Roosevelt neighborhood. the residents and the city undertook great
efforts to keep this historically important neighborhood united as one. The City was rewarded from those efforts with
Hance Park, which is now a treasured amenity, community gathering place for the City.
As the oldest Phoenix historic neighborhood, and the closest residential neighborhood to downtown, the area benefits
from consistent, strong public advocacy. Dividing the neighborhood between districts will double the work required to
obtain city council advocacy, and will create a real risk of inconsistency in policies, standards, etc. in our neighborhood.
The idea that the Roosevelt Historic neighborhood can or should be split in half reflects a lack of respect for one of
Phoenix's most important historic neighborhoods, and could very well result in loss of the historic character of this
beautiful neighborhood.
Katherine Kunberger
9/20/23 2:16 AM
Website
District 7
I’m a resident of the Roosevelt neighborhood bounded by McDowell, Van Buren, Central, and 7th Ave. I support Option A
because it keeps our neighborhood intact, while Option B splits our neighborhood. It’s important that Roosevelt be kept
intact in District 7 so we have one point of contact at City Hall since many of our issues, ( ie traffic, crime, Hance Park)
transcend the area north to south
Bill Scheel
9/20/23 2:09 AM
Website
District 7
I strongly recommend that the Roosevelt Historic District from McDowell Road to Van Buren remain in District 7. HT y
Mark Francis
9/20/23 2:06 AM
Website
District 7
The Roosevelt Historic Neighborhood District (currently zoned as district 7) should stay in the same district vs splitting
between district 7 and 4.
Minea Moore
9/20/23 2:04 AM
Website
District 7
Is with the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association. Represents 2,600 members.Thanked staff and participated in the
process to ensure everyone's voices were heard. He felt that staff did the work and listened to community comments and
that the redistricting process was done well. They submitted a map similar to Map A and support Map A because it
reduces precinct splits. He was happy to be part of the process.
Tim Kenobi
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 7
She asked why has Westward Ho in Alternative B was being reasigned. There is a senior community and wanted to know
if it got moved to another district because the firefighters and paramedics are called out on a daily basis? Wondering if
redistricting can be done every five years because the areas change so much.
Marsha Clark-
Campbell
9/5/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 7
I support Plan A. Its the best for our community
Nick Acosta
9/5/23 2:42 AM
Website
District 7
I support Plan A . It is best for our community
Luis
9/1/23 2:49 AM
Website
District 7
I support plan A ;) this would be benefit our community
vicente
8/31/23 4:28 PM
Website
District 7
I support Plan A . This is the best map for our community
magdalena Acosta
8/29/23 7:31 PM
Website
District 7
Important to keep in mind the number of districts that touch upon the core of downtown Phoenix should not be decreased
from three. It is important with the large number of districts as three, brings greater representation to the overall City of
Phoenix. The numbers are roughly even when looking at the graphic and it does not appear there is any need to alter or
change the composition of the districts.
Patrick McDaniel
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
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Prefers to keep compactness to the district. Create more compactness. The highest priority is to make the surrounding
districting lines more easy. A lot of community of interest is the light rail corridor.
Ryan Boyd
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 7
D7 in Laveen. A high-growth area and some of the community is split into two districts that have a lot of county islands
and additional large growth. Would like to see Laveen compacted instead of split across two or more districts.
Rebecca Perrera
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 7
Question on slide eight. Is trying to understand what the requirements are. Were they rooted in the city's Charter and are
they rooted in the voter's requirements act and in particular the content continuity of representation and the preservation
of the core of the current districts? Lives in D7-Sount Phx. Is worried of choosing the preservation of current core districts
would lead to the continuation of inequities and not keep South Phx consolidated. Question was to understand the
background to the "Redistricting Requirement & Guidelines " slide.
Micaela Larkin
Andrews
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 7
Wants more council districts added for proper representation. Currently has a great system with the village planning and
thinks that could model and be the representation of the council districts.
Jessica Bueno
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 7
Wants to know how big each of these districts should be going forward. As the population grows, is there an opportunity to
use this as a catalyst to tell the story of districts of 200,000 people that do not get the representation that a municipality
can offer to its community. Wants to know what has the population looked like in its respective districts in 1980, 90, 2000,
and 2010? Wants more council seats.
Mark Davis
6/20/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 7
Each of the fifteen(15) urban villages that exist in the City of Phoenix NEEDS to be it's own Council District, which should
have its own in District Office, and staff, and overseen by the elected Council Person. Each village, should operate
independently under the city charter to the extent that each village is unique in matters of land use, character, history,
sustainability, etc.
This would reduce the population of the districts to a more manageable size for council and staff to meet the demands
required on a daily basis.
Each village would have it's municipal offices, a village core, and would operate more effectively and be consistent with
the true definition of the "Urban Villages Model"
Dan Penton
6/16/23 4:52 PM
Website
District 7
I would like to see all of Laveen or at least South of Baseline or Dobbins under the same district as Ahwatukee! With the
loop 202 finished, I find that a lot of us in Laveen have more Ahwatukee connections
Jamie Adams
6/14/23 11:43 AM
Email
District 8
Resides in D8, 40th St/McDowell neighborhood. Has lived in this area since 1988. In one of the previous redistricting he
was part of D6. When they were in D6 they were getting a lot of resources. When they got moved to D8 they had a drop
off of resources because other areas needed the resources more. He was happy to see Councilwoman Hodge
Washington become the Council person in D8. He commented that in either D6 or D8, he feels his neighborhood will be
taken care of.
Michael Rogers
9/9/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 8
Asked when the current districts were set up and how the two wealthiest ares ended up in D6. Believes most of the money
goes to non-hispanic white areas. Equal demographics in each district would be best. Commented either map for D8 are
minuite.
Vicky Anderson
9/9/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
District 8
Resides in the Creighton district. Has been working with Councilwoman Hodge Washington and a coalition of
neighborhoods. With map A would have to work with two Council members ans stall their progress so far. Supports Map B
because it will keep her neighborhood in D8.
Marisa Tessensong
9/9/2023
Round 2
Community
Meeting
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District 8
Im in support of map A
Diego Guzman
8/31/23 4:27 PM
Website
District 8
I am writing to respectfully request that the Balsz community (precinct 38) remains in District 8. I have served on the Balsz
District Governing Board for over a decade. The relationship developed with the D8 office, other political representatives
and residents has and continues to be a great asset to the accomplishments we have achieved for Balsz students,
parents, and with our many partners. Will you have the next Redistricting meeting in the east section of D8. Many
residents did not attend the first meeting at South Mountain College. If not, can you provide a hybrid meeting? Thank you.
I look forward to your response. Have a great week.
Gail Q. Knight
Governing Board
Balsz Elementary
School District
7/30/23 1:31 PM
Email
District 8
Hello I currently live within the 44th Alliance community currently residing in District 8. I am in support of moving to District
6.
Curtis Merritt
7/7/23 7:38 PM
Email
District 8
I would like to suggest that when new district boundaries are drawn that Central Phoenix be its own district. (1) It has
really different needs and dynamics than the other districts. For example, the current text amendments regarding parking
for multifamily may be appropriate for urban areas, but are not for suburban outskirts that do not have much public transit
available. (2) Central Phoenix also has higher profile projects. By combining it with other areas, the outlying areas are
often put on a back burner while Councilmembers focus on the more “exciting” and politically favorable downtown
projects. Meanwhile, parks and resources more on the perimeter stay underdeveloped. Please allow the perimeters of
Phoenix to have their own representation so residents there have as much representation as those in Central Phoenix.
Linda Abegg
6/23/23 1:59 PM
Email
District 8
Districts are too large and we will have better representation by the City Council by breaking up and creating more
districts.
Patricia Rosner
6/23/23 2:37 AM
Website
District 8
North Phx shape make sense, but when looking at D7 and D8, is confusing with the mixture of South Phx and Laveen in
both districts and it splits the communities. While they are sister communities they are very different. Wants to follow the
school district boundary lines as far as splitting one district be the south district following 35th Avenue and Roosevelt
School District and the other one following the Laveen school board from 35th Avenue going west. This would benefit the
community by having better representation. The African-American population highlighted on the map, concerns with the
last redistricting that the vote had been split. Part of it went to D7 and part stayed with D8. Rosalind Chavez Southern
Hope has a lot of voters in the area, one of the cultural items to be sensitive to. Wants more Council seats added to have
more representation.
Tatiana Pena
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
Lives against South Mountain on the north side and last redistricting took his property and moved it from D8 to D6. When
the district was first created, the boundary was the middle of South Mountain, which was fine. The problem with moving
him is that there is no real representation since the move took place. When he's had issues he goes right through D8 and
that is what gives him his support. Mentions D6 is the most gerrymandering district in the city. Wants to be brought back to
D8 where he and his neighbor belong. D6 has the upper Canyon development, which has about 350 vacant acres west of
19th Avenue that is coming under development that will produce a tremendous amount of residents, which will make up
for D6 low side.
Michael Goodman
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
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District 8
South Phx and Laveen are two different areas. The way districts are currently set up is infeasible. Issue with not getting
representation in D7 the people have to go to D8. In the heart of the district, which is the Sunlight Chavez and Hope
district that is in the middle of South Phx and is considered part of Laveen, so when Laveen is looking at issues they are
not focused on any issues that are sitting in the middle. Wants the split closer to the mountain giving Laveen some of the
weight to represent them equally but also represent the community in D8 because there is a large growing community of
Hispanics and Blacks and are not being represented correctly.
Melissa Gallegos
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
A resident of Laveen sits on the Laveen Village Planning Commission. Some of the challenges are a mixture of County
and City, which is detrimental. Commented about annexing the parcels into Laveen, which would help with proper
representation. The area of concern is 51st Ave/Dobbins the north and south corners, one side is the county the other is
the city. The growth is there but it is in the tribe within the county lands. Concerns with how D6 is split, keeping the affluent
areas together. Need to address the gerrymandering issue. To address the issue, bring D6 into the Arcadia area and
incorporate some of the southern or northern part, or do something about the southern part. Concerns with the two areas
having the highest property taxes in the city.
Robert Branscomb
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
24th Street/Broadway to 24th Street/Southern new homes are being built, which will add to population growth.
Paul Bowls
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
A 19yr resident of D8. Serves on the South Mountain Village Planning Committee and City of Phoenix Planning
Commission. Does not agree with the barbell split and should redo the districts to be more compact. Thinks there are
ways to preserve the core of the individual Council, and people's districts, and also preserve the communities of interests,
while keeping in mind the importance of the population deviations and the demographic deviations that everyone needs to
be aware of to end up with districts that to do not look gerrymandered as they do now.
Marcia Busching
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
Confused about how the counting is complete.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
Asked as far as numbers, nothing that happens after 2020 matters for redistricting.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
Heard the population should be greater than what is indicated on the census. He is referring to the area of 48th Street to
Broadway and Baseline to 19th Ave. Asked if D8 will grow based on the population of people.
Resident
(name not provided)
6/21/2023
Round 1
Community
Meeting
District 8
District 6 needs to be moved. The two parts of District 6 are totally different from each other.
William Medina
6/19/23 5:29 PM
Website
District 8
Are these districts getting enough fiber? The shapes don't look nearly as regular as they should be for a healthy
democracy.
Patrick Brennan
6/17/23 4:06 PM
Website
District 8
Would like to know what the plans are for district 8. Caller just saw redistricting information on the news.
Name not provided
6/14/23
Phone
Citywide
Hybrid
CEO of Neighbor Against Grievous Government Actions. He mentioned he is interested to know how the formula was
applied to preserve the minority voting rights against gerrymandering.
Richard Pitts
9/11/23
Round 2
Community
Meeting-
Citywide
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He mentioned the alternative Maps A&B to be adopted by the council will move him out of his current district, D5. He
further mentioned that he commented at Round 1 and Round 2 meetings that he would be running for council and wanted
to remain in his current district so that he could run for councilman for D5. He commented that removing a political
opponent from D5 may have federal legal implications and would give that councilwoman the advantage of not facing an
opponent in 2024. He noted that when the initial map was created, it was unlikely that staff would know the map was
drawing out a political opponent in D5. He further mentioned any map put forward that removes him from D5 would have
been done willingly knowing that it would remove a political opponent.
Andre Williams
9/11/23
Round 2
Community
Meeting-
Citywide
Citywide
Hybrid
Resides in D7 and supports Map A so he can remain in his current district.
Richard Houck
9/11/23
Round 2
Community
Meeting-
Citywide
Citywide
Hybrid
Resides in D6 and is with the United Phoenix Fire Fighter Association. They submitted a map that closely represents Map
A and is in support of Map A.
Mike Brannon
9/11/23
Round 2
Community
Meeting-
Citywide
Good morning,
I'm hoping you can answer a question I have about the Phoenix city council districts that are being redrawn this year. The
Redistricting Process pamphlet [phoenixredistricting.com] on your website indicates that the new district boundaries will be
effective in January 2024. Does this mean that current councilors (who are not up for re-election until November 2024) will
switch over to those new districts immediately, mid-term? Or do the districts technically go into effect at the next election in
November 2024? Thanks in advance for clarifying!
Keri Klinges
7/11/23 6:47 AM
Email
Just curious why we wouldn’t match up:
District Boundaries with;
--NSD Project Areas
--PD Precincts
--Village Planning
It would make it so much easier to have team conversations and collaboration for a given area.
Shannon McBride
7/10/23 10:56 AM
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They've done it again. The City Council has carved up the ever growing, but basically low income, Inner City so that low
income residents have no control over any of the eight City Council members. In other words, the low income vote is
divided up throughout the Inner City so that the middle class is the majority in every district. This may be the way the
Establishment (corporate executives, commerce/industry associations and Dem and GOP officers) want it, but it's wearing
old, very old. This exercise is done every 10 years by federal and state law, but the outcomes for the past three decades
has been the same--middle class majorities in every district by cutting up the low income vote into smaller pieces. The City
Council has been holding public meetings, but these generally are sales jobs as City Council members protect their base
in each district for financial and political support. So what's the Beef? Middle class people are the standard to live by.
Anyone in the Inner City will tell you middle class people don't have a clue when it comes to Inner City issues. Take the
middle class City Council for example. They passed a budget that only includes a tiny piece for community-generated
ideas. They are about to pass new water rates Wednesday, June 28, without disclosing the favorable--and deductible--
rates for commerce and industry. Water rates will increase $8 a month over 3 years for residents. They are about to pass
new sewer rates Wednesday, June 28, with the same omission for commerce and industry. Sewer rates will increase
about $5 month over three years for residents. They have unveiled a master plan to replace metrocenter with upper end
housing and retail tied to the new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Plant in North Phoenix. The new metrocenter will
be linked by light rail, to Midtown, Downtown, the Airport, Tempe and Mesa. No mention of South Phoenix (light rail under
construction) or west Phoenix (light rail planned and financed). No mention of attracting step-up jobs to the Inner City
matched with job training for close-to-home transportation for the underemployed and unemployed. No mention of a sales
tax break for City residents (more disposable income in the Inner City), just more plush wages for City employees and a
bigger budget for the ever expanding Phoenix PD.Inner City folks are smarter than that. They should have a genuine
voice in City decision-making. Can we have two 50-50 districts? We are, after all, about 40% of the population.
Walt Gray
6/25/23 10:56 PM
Email
Wanted to know when the public meetings would take place; was interested in attending more than one, possibly.
G.A. Sumner (Ginnie
Ann)
Phone
Wanted to know more about Redistricting process, and website
J. Lamire
Phone
Would like to constructively engage with community input on redistricting
Eric Gorsegner
6/20/23
Phone
Requested to know the meeting room for the meeting on 6/21/23 at So. Mountain Community College
Sonja Flippin
6/20/23
Phone
Requesting to know the schedule for redistricting meetings - round 2
Andrea
7/26/23
Phone
Wanted to make comments on the redistricting process, but was concerned that the website's button said "Post
Comment," instead of "Send." She said that she thought this meant her comment would be "posted" publicly, and she
didn't want her comment to be public.
Name not provided
7/31/23
Phone
Wanted to know if he would be shifted into another Council district. He said he would email his question to
phoenixredistricting@phoenix.gov .
Connor Murphy
8/4/23
Phone
Wants a call back to discuss if she understands correctly that Alternative A and B both split her neighborhood.
Patricia Zermino /
Powers
9/20/23
Phone
Hello.
My name is Akshay and I am a Phoenix resident. What is the point of redistricting and what is the frequency with which
this is implemented?
Akshay Kotha
9/1/23
Email
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