2022 council redistricting
Redrawing of Sandy's council districts after the census. The council voted 5-2 on March 1, 2022 to keep four districts, reviewed maps in April and on May 3, 2022 adopted Resolution 22-24C selecting Alternative Map 4-1b after a public hearing.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Sandy City Council
Every hearing and vote
February 8, 2022 · City Council work session
Redistricting briefing
Discussed
City Attorney Lynn Pace reviewed the legal requirements and timeline, noting the council must finalize Sandy's redistricting by May 10, 2022. The council discussed it and took a recess on a motion by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, carried by unanimous voice vote.
March 1, 2022 · City Council
Redistricting process and timeline
Approved · 5-2
Assistant Director Dustin Fratto gave background on the timeline and redistricting details, and the council discussed at length, gave staff direction on options and asked for maps to be brought back. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey moved, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, to direct staff to keep four council districts; it passed 5-2. Sharkey then moved, seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud, to bring back the current district map and create three more options within the deviation discussed; it passed 6-1. Dawn Sidwell supported adding districts, and Sandra Haak and Sharon Jensen commented on the process.
March 15, 2022 · City Council
Council redistricting: alternative district maps
Discussed
The council reviewed four maps for possible alternative districts and discussed them. It directed staff to bring back additional options at the April 5 meeting.
April 5, 2022 · City Council
Council redistricting map review and selection
Approved
Vice Chair Zach Robinson explained that the council would select map options for public feedback. Dustin Fratto presented the current map and two new versions, and the city attorney and council attorney gave guidance. After lengthy discussion the council voted to move forward with maps 4-1b, 4-1c and 4-1d. The minutes notes give no tally.
May 3, 2022 · City Council
Public hearing: council district boundaries
Approved
Dustin Fratto recapped the redistricting process. Steve Van Maren asked for a different map option. The council adopted Resolution 22-24C selecting Alternative Map 4-1b. The minutes notes say the vote carried but give no tally.