Because of the census, the City is required to redraw its boundaries. The following is the presentation we received last night that starts the process. Please know that I will host several community meetings to discuss this issue. The law requires that each council district boundary be drawn to include the same amount of people in each district. Right now the 5th District needs 5,500 more residents.
Redistricting Process
Popular Posts
-
Sunlight Foundation (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) A couple of years ago I brought an item to the Council agenda asking that we "sunshi...
-
Check out this exciting article about streetlights that can aid public safety. The City of the city of Chattanooga had a serious crime pr...
-
I am still awaiting a full response from City management concerning response times by our Fire Department prior to budget cuts. NFPA Standa... -
The Sacramento Bee has just disclosed that a case against the City of Long Beach could possibly cost millions if the Supreme Court rul... -
For the second summer, Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske has brought on board to the 5th District team a group of 8 youth who will help clean up ...
-
Homeland Security equipment placed everywhere in city. In line for free concert at Kennedy Center Up close look at Presidenti... -
I was sworn back into office yesterday by my partner of 30 years, Flo Pickett. My dear friends, Bob and Lela Nelson, drove down from Stockto...
-
There is much confusion over exactly what is SEADIP in Long Beach, how it came about, whether or not it has to be followed today and why the... -
Yahoo Travel has an article on line about the "Most Over-Rated Tourist Attractions" -- unfortunately they included the Queen ...
-
Dear Friends, Memorial Day was established originally in 1867 as Decoration Day in remembrance of those who gave their lives during ...
