Oro Loma is creating voting districts for the first time — and your input matters!
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Help Shape Your Community's Future

For the first time, Oro Loma Sanitary District is dividing into five voting districts. We want to hear from you about where the lines should go.

No sign-up required · Takes about 15 minutes

What's Happening?

Right now, all five board members are elected by everyone in the district. That's changing. Soon, the district will be split into five smaller areas. Each area will elect one board member who lives in that neighborhood.

Why does this matter?

This means your neighborhood will have its own voice on the board. Someone who knows your streets, your parks, and your community will speak up for you.

Our Community

The Oro Loma Sanitary District serves about 139,000 people across San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, and parts of Hayward, San Leandro, and Castro Valley on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay.

Map showing the Oro Loma Sanitary District service area across San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, and nearby communities
Oro Loma Sanitary District service area

How Does This Tool Work?

Our free mapping tool lets you draw your own version of the five districts. It only takes a few minutes. No sign-up needed.

1

Open the Map

Click the button below. You'll see a map of the Oro Loma area with small census blocks.

2

Color the Blocks

Pick a district color, then click blocks to add them. Build five districts that make sense to you.

3

Share Your Map

When you're done, save your plan and share the link. Your map will be part of the public input.

Common Questions

Do I need to be an expert to do this?
Not at all! There's no wrong way to draw a map. We want to know what makes sense to you — which neighborhoods belong together, and which areas share common interests.
What are the rules for drawing districts?
Each district should have roughly the same number of people (about 27,800). The tool shows you a population count as you draw, so you can keep things balanced. Districts should also be connected — no floating pieces.
How long does it take?
Most people finish a map in 10 to 20 minutes. You don't need to sign up or create an account.
Will my map actually be used?
Yes! Community maps are presented to the Board of Directors as part of the public input process. Your ideas help shape the final district boundaries.
What is the Oro Loma Sanitary District?
Oro Loma provides sewer, solid waste, and recycling services to about 139,000 residents in San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, and parts of Hayward, San Leandro, and Castro Valley. It was founded in 1911 and is one of the oldest sanitary agencies in Alameda County.

Ready to Draw Your Districts?

It's free, quick, and your voice matters. Help decide how your community is represented on the Oro Loma Board of Directors.

No sign-up required · Takes about 15 minutes