From a press release:
Peoria IL, (May 4, 2011) — The 2010 Census data will cause changes to the City of Peoria Council Districts. As a result, the City of Peoria has formed a Redistricting Committee comprised of the District Council Members and chaired by Council Member Bill Spears. The Committee is charged with facilitating a public process for drafting changes to the Council Districts and making a recommendation to the City Council. The Committee will hold a series of meetings to provide opportunities for the public to participate in the process of redistricting.
The first meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 5:30 P.M. in City Hall, Council Chambers (Room 400), 419 Fulton Street. At this meeting, residents will have the opportunity to review maps depicting 2010 Census data, understand the legal framework for redistricting, and provide input on the criteria that is most appropriate in determining City of Peoria Council District boundaries.
Information regarding the City of Peoria Redistricting process can be accessed at http://www.ci.peoria.il.us/redistricting. For more information, contact Council Member Bill Spears, Chair, (309) 688-0960.
Does anybody have any good predictions on this? Being the doubtful cynic that I am, I bet the East Bluff/Averyville/Springdale area up to Forrest Hill is going to be split between Gulley & Van Auken, further reducing council representation for the old neighborhoods.
This committee is being ran by the District council members. Much like the state and federal maps they will be drawn to suit the incumbants and/or party in power. I just want it over with so we look to do some sweeping changes in the District races next time around.