NDC assists city of Cloverdale with move to by-district elections
The City of Cloverdale, along with Signal Hill, are joining Capitola in the list of small cities recently moving to by-district elections following threatened legal challenges under the California Voting Rights Act. NDC is assisting all three with their transitions to by-district Council elections. Here is the latest local news coverage of the project in Cloverdale: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/09/11/cloverdale-weighs-boundary-options-for-district-based-elections/
NDC Issues White Paper on School Closures: “Closing Schools Without Breaking Trust”
California school districts face new and uncharted challenges amid the state's unprecedented decline in the number of school-age children. Today National Demographics (NDC) released a new White Paper outlining best practices in community engagement, transparency, and effective management to address California's new demographic reality. Read "Closing Schools Without Breaking Trust: Best Practices for California School Districts Facing Declining Enrollment" today, and contact us to discuss how we can help your District proactively manage its situation.
Merger of NDC and LGDR Combines Two Highly Respected Sources of Demographic Research for CA Local Governments
Two leading providers of demographic and redistricting services to California local governments, National Demographics Corporation (NDC) and Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research, Inc. (LGDR), are pleased to announce a merger of their two companies. This merger brings the highly regarded LGDR team into NDC’s industry-leading operation serving California and Arizona local governments, and adds analysis of school enrollment demographics to NDC’s portfolio of services. To kick off this partnership, the combined NDC team is welcoming all to attend the “California Demographic Update” webinar on Friday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting will provide an update on the latest California demographic data and recent new laws impacting local government elections. "We are thrilled to welcome LGDR into the NDC family. This acquisition expands our capabilities and strengthens each company’s strong tradition of service and demographic experience,“ said NDC President Douglas Johnson. “This partnership extends each firm’s [...]
La Palma Successfully Adopts Council Election Districts
On October 4th, the City of La Palma, with the help of the National Demographics Corporation (NDC), successfully adopted Public Draft Map 112 as their new City Council election districts map. Starting in 2024, La Palma voters will elect Councilmembers by-district instead of citywide.
Sacramento Removes More Local Control: AB 2030, AB 2494 and AB 1307
Over the past several months, various bills have passed through the California Governor’s Office that will hamstring local elected officials’ redistricting power. On September 18, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill (AB) 2030, AB 2494 and AB 1307, involving Fresno, Kern, and Riverside counties respectively.
Dublin Completes Shift to By-District Elections
On September 6th, the City of Dublin completed its shift to by-district City Council elections. By-district elections will begin with the 2024 City Council election.
NDC Sponsors Cal Cities’ City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar and City Managers Conference
National Demographics Corporation (NDC) is partnering with the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) to sponsor two major events: the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar and the City Managers’ Conference.
2020 US Census Triggers Wave of Redistricting Work for NDC
Every ten years, the US Census triggers a wave of redistricting activities as states, counties, cities and special districts revisit their district boundaries and make adjustments for population changes.
NDC Sponsors the Association of California Cities – Orange County
National Demographics Corporation (NDC) is proud to announce that it has moved forward with a sponsorship for the Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACCOC).
NDC Sponsors California State Association of Counties
National Demographics Corporation (NDC) is pleased to confirm that it has moved forward with a sponsorship for the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).
