Ward boundary realignment
Summary
The council redrew the four wards to balance population, with Ward 2 having roughly 7,400 people versus 3,800–4,200 elsewhere. Two councilors whose precincts changed voted no, and the mayor promised a workshop on possibly going at-large.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost, though a future at-large workshop could follow.
Voters in underrepresented wards, especially Ward 2 residents.
Councilor Demas says Ward 1 residents in her former precincts lose proximity representation.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Video — 2026-05-05
The council redrew the four wards to balance population, with Ward 2 having roughly 7,400 people versus 3,800–4,200 elsewhere. Two councilors whose precincts changed voted no, and the mayor promised a workshop on possibly going at-large.
City Council Video — 2026-04-21
New ward boundaries are moving forward to equalize population. Councilor Demas says Ward 1 now spans the whole city, splitting her from neighbors she's represented.
City Council Video — 2026-04-07
A first-reading ordinance would redraw the four council wards so each holds about 25% of the population. No councilor loses their seat, but some residents' council representative may change.
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