Select new voting district map and set election order

RedistrictingGovernance

In Plain English

Richmond redraws its voting districts every 10 years after the census to ensure equal representation. The city has prepared draft maps showing how neighborhoods would be grouped into districts. If approved, the new boundaries determine which residents vote for which city council candidates in future elections.

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Votes

To proceed with Map 102c

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Johnson III
Failed

Substitute motion to select Map 201

Moved by: Vice Mayor MartinezSeconded by: Councilmember Jimenez
Passed

4 to 3

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesNay
Claudia JimenezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIINay