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Commission updates charter redistricting language to align with state law and expand public input
Summary
Commissioners voted to amend the charter’s redistricting section to reflect state law requirements and to formalize public engagement during the map‑drawing process; the motion passed 13–0 with two excused commissioners.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission approved a conforming amendment to the charter’s redistricting provisions to align county practice with state law and to formalize additional public engagement steps.
Commissioner Collins introduced the amendment, which clarifies that districting must respect equal population, compactness and communities of interest and incorporate state redistricting…
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