Ward 6 Meeting on Redistricting of DC's Ward lines: Thurs, May 5, 7 pm, at Friedship Public Charter School (Potmac Ave SE)

Ward Six Democrats DC Redistricting Plan Public Meeting Thursday, May 5, 7:00-8:00 PM. Every 10 years, the District must redraw ward boundary lines in order to maintain a roughly equivalent population in each ward. According to the 2010 census results, Wards 7 and 8 must add population, while Ward 2 needs to reduce population. But while Wards 5 and 6 aren’t required to increase or decrease their population, both wards border the three wards that need to grow and shrink. The result? The boundaries of Wards 5 and 6 will probably be changed so that Wards 2, 7 and 8 meet the legal requirements. To help ensure that Ward 6 residents are heard, the Ward 6 Democrats have invited the three co-chairs of the Council’s Special Committee, as well as Councilmember Wells, to attend this meeting on the redistricting plan. They’ll share detailed census data and maps, and facilitate a discussion about the community’s reaction to any proposed changes to the ward’s boundaries. Friendship Public Charter School, Chamberlain Elementary (gymnasium), 1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter). All are welcome.  More details follow.

This is a reminder to join the Ward 6 Democrats on Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, for a public meeting on the District’s re-districting plan for Ward 6
Every 10 years, the District must redraw ward boundary lines in an effort to maintain a roughly equivalent population in each ward. According to the 2010 Census results, Wards 7 and 8 must add population, while Ward 2 needs to reduce population. But while Wards 5 and 6 aren’t required to move increase or decrease their population, both wards border the three wards that need to grow and shrink. The result? The boundaries of Wards 5 and 6 likely need to be changed so that Wards 2, 7 and 8 meet the legal requirements.
To help ensure that Ward 6 residents are able to have their voice heard, the Ward 6 Democrats have invited the three co-chairs of the Council’s Special Committee, as well as Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, to attend a public meeting on the District’s redistricting plan for the Ward. We’ll share detailed Census data and maps, and facilitate a discussion about the community’s reaction to any proposed changes to the ward’s boundaries.

Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Friendship Public Charter School / Chamberlain Elementary (gymnasium)
1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter)
Metro accessible: Potomac Avenue Station
RSVP: http://bit.ly/W6DemsRedistricting

What’s the overall Re-Districting timeline?
The Council has created a Special Committee on Redistricting to develop and propose a new ward map. The Special Committee is co-chaired by Councilmembers Phil Mendelson, Michael A. Brown, and Jack Evans. Below is a timeline of their scheduled work:


Mid-to-Late May 2011
Special Committee will propose and vote on a new ward boundary map and then hold a public hearing to review and hear feedback from constituents.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Council will hold its first vote on a finalized ward boundary map. The second and final vote will occur either in late June or early July.

Ward 6 Public Meeting
Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Friendship Public Charter School / Chamberlain Elementary - gymnasium
1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter)
Metro accessible: Potomac Avenue Station
RSVP: http://bit.ly/W6DemsRedistricting