HCC §36-6
How far council districts can vary from ideal size
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section sets a limit on how much the population of a proposed council district can differ from the ideal size. It also says that, when possible, areas expected to grow quickly should be drawn with the most negative deviation to help balance future population changes.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Maximum council district deviation
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) The maximum council district deviation for a proposed council district shall not exceed plus or minus 5.99 percent of an ideal council district’s population. (b) If practicable, documented, high-growth areas shall be drawn to receive the most negative council district deviation percentage in the final plan so that as a high growth area or district continues to increase in population between census years, the council district’s deviations may be equalized. (2011, ord 11-29, sec 2; am 2018, ord 18-98, sec 3.)36-6 SUPP. 5 (1-2019) 36-4 REDISTRICTING § 36-7 Article 5. Alternate Plan.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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