A major resolution to potentially shift to district-based voting to elect Tracy City Council members is being considered, and the city wants public feedback.

As of now, city council members represent Tracy residents at large. However, if this districting goes through, it could split the city into four districts.

"The districting process could lead to these by-district elections, which is a more representative form of government," Tracy city clerk April Quintanilla said.

Quintanilla said that in light of the California Voting Rights Act, the city council had a special meeting in August to adopt a resolution of intent to transition into the by-district elections for city council members.

Tracy City Attorney L. David Nefouse was on hand and said Stockton, Lodi, and Manteca all switched to

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