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FAU finds Pembroke Park's commission districts far out of balance; maps due in December
Summary
Florida Atlantic University told the Town of Pembroke Park on Oct. 29 that its five election districts are substantially out of population balance under 2020 census counts and a short-term population estimate. FAU recommended the town redistrict and said it will return in December with three draft map alternatives.
Florida Atlantic University consultants advised the Pembroke Park Town Commission on Oct. 29 that the town's five commission districts are materially malapportioned and should be redrawn before the 2027 elections.
FAU adjunct consultant Mike Stamm told commissioners the town's 2020 census count was 6,260 people, which implies roughly 1,252 residents per district. Using local building certificate-of-occupancy updates, FAU's short-term estimate was about 6,381 residents (roughly 1,276 per district). "Your districts today though are currently not in alignment," Stamm said, and he read district counts:…
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