Neighbors,
Bad news for us tonight on redistricting. ?The plan divides Hill East at 17th St, ceding Reservation 13, Congressional Cemetery and Rosedale to Ward 7, while offering the one concession of keeping Elliot-Hine and Eastern in Ward 6 (maps are here:?).
You'll notice when you look at the maps that Ward 5 was not even touched. ?Redistricting comes solely at the expense of Ward 6, belying the purely political nature of the decision. ?Well we may be down, but we're not out.
Here's the schedule for future redistricting activities:
1. Subcommittee mark-up vote will be tomorrow at 1 pm in Room 123 of the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend.
2. Additional hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, 6:00 pm in Room 500 of the Wilson Building. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend and testify.
3. At this time, the Council will likely take up the proposal for all 13 members to vote on Tuesday, June 7th, 10:00 am in Room 500 of the Wilson Building. This is a public meeting and you are welcome to attend.
Now is the time to expand our lobbying to include the Council Chair, CM Alexander, CM Orange and CM Catania. ?Don't let up, not for a second!!
Brian Pate
