Wilmington City Council to vote on redistricting plan
Wilmington City Council is scheduled to vote tonight on a redistricting plan.
The 2010 US Census requires that each of the eight councilmanic districts have just over 8,500 residents. A variation of plus-or-minus five-percent is allowed. Council’s redistricting committee approved new maps earlier in the week – CLICK HERE. Wilmington City Council’s meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. with the public comment session.
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