Hold fourth public hearing on proposed voting district maps

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In Plain English

The city is switching from citywide elections to district-based elections where each council member represents one neighborhood. Four draft maps show different ways to divide the city into voting districts. This hearing lets residents comment on the proposed boundaries before the council makes a final decision.

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Votes

Motion to continue matter to January 14, 2020 and direct additional outreach to Latinx community

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye

Motion to focus discussion on draft maps 115b, 101, 103b, and 114

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Johnson
Passed

7 to 0

Nathaniel BatesAye
Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye