Questions about my proposal for Howard County Council redistricting deserve answers
My proposal for Howard County Council expansion has raised a lot of questions. Here are my answers.
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What might a more diverse and inclusive Howard County Council look like?
Here’s one example of what a more open, fair, and inclusive approach to Howard County Council redistricting could produce.
A more inclusive Howard County needs a more inclusive approach to redistricting
A county that cares about inclusivity needs an approach to council redistricting that is open to all, transparent, as fair as possible, and not controlled by partisan interests
A Howard County concerned about equity needs a more equitable way to elect its county council
Let’s elect the Howard County Council in such a way that every voter has an equal chance to express their preferences and have them matter.
A more diverse Howard County needs a more diverse county council
When we expand the Howard County Council let’s make it more reflective of the people it serves.