The latest proposed maps from Peoria’s Planning and Growth Department show downtown and the Warehouse District being moved from the first to the third district, and the West Bluff moving from the second to the first district. You can see the maps and population information on the city’s website, or here:
07052011-Redistricting-MapsThe City’s Redistricting Committee had asked staff to put more emphasis on keeping established neighborhoods together, and also to take into consideration the future growth predictions for the city. Each district needs to have relatively equal population, but can have up to a 5% deviation. Based on the deviations on these new maps, the City evidently expects to see the most growth in the first and second districts, and the least growth in the fourth and fifth districts. In 2000, the City accurately predicted the most growth would be in the fifth district.
The next redistricting committee meeting is Tuesday, July 5, at 4:30 p.m. in City Council chambers. Also, the West Bluff Council will host an open forum for West Bluff neighbors to discuss the importance of redistricting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at the Bradley University Student Center.
Would this move cost Gulley his seat? Looks like 1 and 3 could slide either way based on voter turnout (upper or lower class).
Bob — We’ll only know the answer to that after the next election.
Would hate to see Clyde out, but if this gets rid of Riggenbach, could be worth it.
BVA would still live in the 2nd – and it includes her favored Altamont neighborhood – but not Moss Bradley, West Bluff, etc.
I will have to review previous maps, but it looks like the 5th District has gotten bigger. Is it because the population is sparser in the Far North? Also, I believe the downtown area should stay in the 1st District.
Interesting Configurations!
Makes sense to put the North Valley in with the East Bluff instead of with downtown. Perhaps we will get a representative instead of being in Forgotonia!
Fred: Say what about Clyde? Hate to see Clyde out? Why? [Just trying to understand as you have not had the opportunity for him to be your representative.]
C.J. — Where does your neighborhood go?
Right on Karrie! Dennis is mistaken to think that we should remain in the 1st District. As far as I can tell Gulley doesn’t have a clue how to find the North Valley. I’ve never seen him down here, he’s never campaigned in my neighborhood and supposedly he represents this area??
I think we should get rid of 5 district and 5 at large spots and go to 10 district spots. How does Grandview and McReynolds Ct have the same issues? But with the new map, they will both be in the 3rd district.
CJ: Do you know if any progress has been made on changing the 5 at-large to 10 district city council seats? I recall that it had something to do with the legal challenge in the 90’s which realigned the city council, park district and/or district 150 seats? Do the plaintiffs need to agree to forsake the at large configuration? Thank you for your help.
P.S. Fred, why did you want Clyde to remain?
Billy — Since I live in the West Bluff, my neighborhood would move to the first district under all three scenarios.
Karrie — The next step is to see if the full council wants to pursue such a change. I’m not sure when the council will be having that discussion, but I expect it will be soon.
So, you are considering a run for 1st District representative, then?