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Residents urge stronger majority-minority districts as school board sets Feb. 1 public hearing on redistricting
Summary
Public commenters at the Jan. 18 Terrebonne Parish School Board meeting urged the board to strengthen majority-minority composition in Districts 1 and 2; the board’s education committee recommended the board call a Feb. 1 public hearing and a resolution to adopt new election districts in accordance with federal and state statutes.
The Terrebonne Parish School Board heard public comment on proposed school board election maps Jan. 18, with several residents urging the board to strengthen the majority-minority composition of Districts 1 and 2 and the board voting to call a Feb. 1 public hearing to consider a resolution establishing the 2021 election districts.
Residents said proposed changes to Districts 1 and 2 should increase the minority deviation so those districts present clearer opportunities for minority candidates. The board’s education technology and policy committee recommended the full board call a Feb. 1, 2022, 6 p.m. public hearing at 201 Stadium Drive in Houma to consider adopting a resolution…
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