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Clovis holds fourth public hearing on transition to district-based elections; demographer reviews three draft maps
Summary
City Clerk and demographer presented draft maps and legal requirements at a fourth public hearing. Council sought public input and set deadlines for map submissions ahead of a March hearing to introduce an ordinance implementing districts.
The Clovis City Council held the fourth public hearing on its transition to district-based council elections on Feb. 11, 2025, as the city moves to comply with a demand letter alleging racially polarized voting. City Clerk Brianna Parra told the council the hearing was informational and that the council was seeking direction on a draft map to refine and move forward.
The hearing matter began after a demand letter from the Southwest Voter Education and Registration Project on Aug. 26, 2024, and followed a council resolution adopted Oct. 7, 2024, to transition to districts to avoid litigation. Parra said, "This meeting is informational, meaning no final decision is being made tonight," and reminded council members that the ordinance introduction is scheduled for the March 4 public hearing and the district elections would begin with the November…
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