Hold public hearing on new voting district maps and select final boundaries

RedistrictingGovernance

In Plain English

The city must redraw its voting districts every 10 years after the census to ensure equal representation. Tonight's hearing is the fourth and final chance for public input on proposed maps. The council will choose which map becomes the new district boundaries and decide the order for future elections.

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Votes

To close the public hearing, allow the council to review the public comments received and obtain information from staff, and determine the voting district boundaries at a future City Council meeting

Moved by: Nathaniel BatesSeconded by: Melvin Willis

Failed

Substitute motion to allow map submitters an opportunity to submit revised maps, hold off on voting, and vote on the matter at a subsequent City Council meeting

Moved by: Gayle McLaughlinSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez

Passed

5 to 2

Thomas K. ButtNay

Nathaniel BatesNay

Demnlus Johnson IIIAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Melvin WillisAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye