Abstract
Building a Custom GIS-Based Precincting and Redistricting System Track: State and Local Government Author(s): Kenneth Bennett In 2000, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) embarked on the implementation of a custom GIS for precincting and redistricting that integrated with RR/CC's voter and election information management system. Originally envisioned as a year-long project that would deploy the system in time to support the 2000 decennial Census reapportionment, challenges related to data development and maintenance, software programming, and systems integration postponed full production release of the system until 2003. After five years, RR/CC has accumulated a body of knowledge about best practices and pitfalls, tips and tricks, surrounding the implementation and maintenance of a custom precincting and redistricting GIS. This paper addresses many topics, including data requirements and development, core functional requirements, work flow and quality control, user skills and training, and project planning and scheduling. This paper is especially geared toward agencies who are interested in using a GIS for the upcoming 2010 decennial Census reapportionment. Kenneth Bennett Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk 12400 Imperial Highway, Rm 6001 Norwalk , CA 90650-8357 US Phone: 562-462-2986 E-mail: kbennett@rrcc.co.la.ca.us |
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