Updates on the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program and Local Government Redistricting in Tennessee
Originally presented October 27, 2020.
The release of the first sub-state 2020 Census data product next March, 2021 kicks off an important series of events across Tennessee. After a decade of population shifts, cities and counties will review population changes to determine if political districts, ranging from County Commission to City Council, comply with applicable laws regarding population variation and if necessary redraft them.
The 2020 Census Redistricting Data files used for this process will be the subject of our second fall webinar series event.
Presenters
James Whitehorne
Chief, Redistricting & Voting Rights Data Office
U.S. Census Bureau
The 2020 Census Redistricting Data Program is nearing the official delivery of the 2020 P.L. 94-171 State Redistricting Data Summary Files. James Whitehorne will discuss how the states help define the soon to be released 2020 Census geography and the official 2020 Census redistricting counts, as well as the content and timeline of the expected data, how the data will be delivered and to whom, additional relevant data products such as the CVAP tabulation, and an introductory discussion of differential privacy being used to protect respondent data in the published statistics.
Bio
James Whitehorne is the Chief of the Census Redistricting & Voting Rights Data Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. He started with the Census Bureau in April 2006 in the Geography Division. James worked on several geographic update programs becoming the team lead for both the Redistricting Data Program (RDP) and the Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP). Prior to the Census Bureau, James worked for five years in the GIS support group for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. James holds both a BA and a BS in Geography, with the Geographic Information System specialty, from the Pennsylvania State University.
Matthew Hill
Senior Specialist (GIS), Division of Property Assessments
Comptroller of the Treasury
Whether it’s direct assistance, redistricting software or leaning on the venerable “A Guide to Local Redistricting In Tennessee,” counties and municipalities across Tennessee look to the Office of Local Government at the Comptroller of the Treasury to support their redistricting efforts. Matthew Hill will provide a preview of the upcoming 2020 redistricting cycle in Tennessee and the state’s ongoing preparations.
Bio
Matthew Hill is the senior GIS Specialist for the TN Comptroller’s office. He has worked in the Tennessee State Comptroller’s for 16 years where he has presided over the Redistricting process for Local Government officials the last 10 years. Additionally, he and his office serve as Tennessee’s Liaison to the Census Bureau for Redistricting and city annexations and de-annexations. Matthew holds A.A.S in Technology from Motlow State and a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Middle Tennessee State University. Matthew currently resides in Murfreesboro with his wife Lauren, son Carter, and their dog Lily.