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Daytona Beach commission repeals 2023 redistricting ordinance, plans new map before 2026 election
Summary
The City Commission voted 7-0 on Jan. 8 to repeal Ordinance 2023-268, removing the citywhich had established new commission district boundaries; staff said a new consultant will be hired and a replacement plan adopted before the 2026 municipal election.
The Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously Jan. 8 to repeal Ordinance 2023-268, the ordinance that established the city's current commission district boundaries, and directed staff to begin work on a new redistricting plan to be adopted before the regular municipal election in 2026.
The repeal drew a public comment from John Nicholson, who said residents should not be left using outdated district boundaries for a long period and questioned the timetable for hiring a new consultant to redraw districts. "If we don't change it for 2 more years 2026, it'll be 17 years," Nicholson said,…
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