Mayor Lenny Curry signed Jacksonville’s controversial redistricting plan that activists say disenfranchises Black voters by packing them into a few City Council districts.
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Jacksonville City Council approves redistricting plan despite racial gerrymandering claims
The Jacksonville City Council approved a controversial redistricting plan that has earned the threat of a lawsuit amid criticism that it disenfranchises Black voters.
Jacksonville City Council to vote on redistricting plan tonight after gerrymandering criticism
Jacksonville City Council will vote tonight at 5 p.m. on its controversial redistricting plan, despite frequent criticism that the map disenfranchises Black voters by packing them into a few districts.
Jacksonville redistricting plan passes committee hurdle, heads to City Council vote amid gerrymandering criticism
Jacksonville City Councilwoman Brenda Priestly Jackson said claims the city redistricting maps constitute racial gerrymandering are “fraught at best.”
As Jacksonville redistricting plan nears deadline, committee chair criticizes gerrymandering claims
Jacksonville City Councilwoman Brenda Priestly Jackson said claims the city redistricting maps constitute racial gerrymandering are “fraught at best.”
UNF poll: 89% of voters don’t trust Jacksonville City Council to draw fair districts
Jacksonville City Council’s redistricting proposal will split 47 neighborhoods across multiple districts, worrying those who believe it will continue difficulties receiving adequate representation for their communities.
INTERACTIVE | Jacksonville redistricting plan splits dozens of neighborhoods
Jacksonville City Council’s redistricting proposal will split 47 neighborhoods across multiple districts, worrying those who believe it will continue difficulties receiving adequate representation for their communities.
Activists warn of ‘legal action’ if City Council keeps Jacksonville redistricting map
Activists warn Jacksonville City Council: change the redistricting plans or risk ‘legal problems’.
Florida House approves state district maps without sharing racial analyses
The Florida House approved a legislative district map over the objections of Democrats who say it violates state and federal law.
What you need to know about Jacksonville redistricting before tonight’s City Council hearing at Raines
Tonight, the Jacksonville City Council will host its first public hearing at 6 p.m. at Ed White High School’s auditorium at 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N. to ask for residents’ thoughts on the city’s proposed redistricting plan.