2021 Redistricting Completed

2021Redistricting

Redistricting takes place every ten years following the census. It is the process by which electoral district boundaries are redrawn periodically to adjust for shifts in population and to ensure proper representation for all potential voters in the given geographic area. This is accomplished by states adjusting the congressional and legislative districts boundaries, counties adjusting county supervisory district boundaries, and municipalities adjusting ward boundaries based on the census data.

Due to complications from the pandemic, the federal government’s release of census population data in 2021 was significantly delayed, which resulted in a compressed timeline for all counties and municipalities.

On October 5, 2021 the Grant County Board approved a tentative Supervisory District Map. Using the census data, tentative Supervisory District map, and statutory guidance, City staff produced a proposed City of Platteville map that includes the updated Wards and Aldermanic Districts. The boundary descriptions were drafted according to the map and updated within the attached ordinance.

On October 26, 2021 the Platteville Common Council voted to approve the adoption of the new District Map and Ordinance 21-08 as presented during the meeting. Notice of this ordinance adoption was then published in The Platteville Journal on November 3, 2021.  

Click here to view the City GIS map. Select the Voting - Aldermanic District from the Layers List then search your address to view your updated information and polling location.