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Special Advisory Committee for Redistricting <br /> November 15,2012 Meeting Minutes <br /> Page 2 <br /> –+ District 2 has a population of 15,867 (15.7%) which is less than one-sixth (1/6) of the <br /> city's population by 984 (1.0%) <br /> –� District 3 has a population of 16,020 (15.8%) which is less than one-sixth (1/6) of the <br /> city's population by 831 (0.9%) <br /> --+ District 4 has a population of 16,918 (16.7%) which is near the one-sixth (1/6) of the <br /> city's population only 67 being over <br /> --* District 5 has a population of 17,078 (17.0%) which is more than one-sixth (1/6) of the <br /> city's population by 227 (0.3%) <br /> —> District 6 has a population of 19,610 (19.4%) which is more than one-sixth (1/6) of the <br /> city's population by 2,759 (2.7%) <br /> Mr. King then briefly highlighted the proposed three (3) options and the "evaluation criteria" for a <br /> comparison of Options 1, 2, and 3 set forth in Exhibit F (Exhibit F and maps of Options 1, 2, and 3 <br /> attached). He noted that each of the proposed options, in addition to meeting the state law <br /> requirements also incorporated such items as minimal movement of precincts, awareness of <br /> neighborhood associations, and minimal disruption as possible to the residents. He noted that data on <br /> the number of registered voters has also been provided, but is not required. He would have like to <br /> also provide demographic information, however he was able to find this information only by <br /> individual Census Blocks. The hundreds of Census Blocks must be cross-referenced to Precincts, <br /> and the data must be compiled by Precinct then summarized by District. Such information would be <br /> useful, but is very time-consuming to produce. Mr. King stressed that he believes that out of <br /> diversity comes strength. <br /> Mr. King then asked whether there were any other proposals which the Special Committee should <br /> review. There were none. He then asked for comments. <br /> Council Member White, a member of the Special Committee, noted that she acknowledges that <br /> switching Precincts between Districts is necessary in light of South Bend's population decreasing <br /> from 107,789 to 101,168. She agrees that the least intrusive option would be the best, and believes <br /> that Option # 3 would be her first choice. She added that demographic data is important and presents <br /> other challenges. She suggested that the city should have that information made available at a later <br /> time. <br /> Council President Dieter agreed with Council Member White, noting that the least amount of <br /> disruption of the city residents would be best. He also recommended Option #3. <br /> Council Vice-President Oliver Davis commended Mr. King for all of the information, and in <br /> particular the data set forth in Exhibit F summarizing the comparisons of the three (3) options. He <br />
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