Fuller: Latest population tally doesn't trigger redistricting
Last week, the Chronicle's Matt Stiles reported that Mayor White was spreading the word that the city might need to take up redistricting due to population growth.
KTRH-740's Brent Fuller reports that it does not look as though redistricting will be necessary:
The Houston city charter requires the creation of two new council positions, Districts J and K, after the city's population goes over 2.1 million. However, the [American Community Survey] released today estimated Houston's population at only 1.9 million.
Earlier estimates said the city actually went over 2.1 million residents late last year, with the influx of hurricane evacuees into town.
Mayor White and his Council can now focus their attention on really pressing issues, such as pocket bikes and newspaper racks.
UPDATE: Matt Stiles reports on the story for the Chronicle.
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Posted by Kevin Whited @ 08/16/06 12:19 AM | Houston Miscellany | Technorati | Sphere | Comments (0)
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