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The County of Hawaii Office of Elections work with the U.S. Census Bureau to <br />undertake a comprehensive review of problematic census blocks within each Council <br />district and consider generally following roads and natural boundaries in developing <br />census boundaries to be adopted prior to the 2020 census; <br />2. Redistricting Software be made available as soon as possible to allow Commissioners <br />more time to become familiar with the program. In that regard, the County might <br />consider purchasing its own Redistricting Software tailored specifically to Hawaii <br />County; <br />3. Non - resident students and non - resident military extraction numbers be provided as <br />soon as possible to allow for accurate use of the software program; <br />4. The 2011 Redistricting Commission found that overwhelming public input supported <br />keeping "communities of interest" together, which proved to be far more important <br />than the lowest numerical deviation. Accordingly, the Commission recommends that <br />the Hawaii County Council consider amending Chapter 36, Hawaii County Code <br />(2005 Edition, as amended), as follows: <br />• Delete Section 36 -9(2), Alternate Plan Requirements, in its entirety as it <br />places too much emphasis on the numerical deviations without <br />consideration for other equally important criteria. <br />The maximum council district deviation provided for in Section 36 -6(a) be <br />increased to 5.99% without changing the total deviation for the entire plan <br />to allow the Commission flexibility to accommodate perceived community <br />boundaries. <br />Comments submitted by individual Commissioners are attached as EXHIBIT 8. <br />FINAL REPORT 2011 COUNTY OF HAWAII REDISTRICTING COMMISSION 4 <br />