What do the acronyms and categories mean on the demographic sheets?

Common acronyms demographic categories:

NH: Non-Hispanic

VAP: Voting age population

CVAP: Citizen Voting Age Population

CVRA: California Voting Rights Act

FAIR MAPS Act:  Fair And Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions

NDC: National Demographics Corporation (the firm hired to produce the maps and provide demographic data)

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1. What are district-based elections?
2. What election system does the City currently use?
3. Why does districting matter to me?
4. What criteria will our City Council use when drawing district lines?
5. What are Communities of Interest?
6. How can I get involved?
7. What do the acronyms and categories mean on the demographic sheets?
8. Do I have to submit a completed map?
9. Can I submit more than one map?
10. What happens to the drafted maps?
11. Where can I learn more about districting?