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Pembroke Park adopts redistricting map on first reading; approves outside counsel
Summary
The Town of Pembroke Park Commission voted to adopt FAU’s Alternative 1 as the exhibit to Ordinance 2026-007 on first reading to reestablish five election districts ahead of the March 2027 residency deadline and also approved hiring outside counsel Michael Garcia for pending litigation (one abstention).
The Town of Pembroke Park Commission voted on Feb. 26, 2026, to adopt an ordinance on first reading that would reestablish five election districts, selecting the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) consultants’ Alternative 1 as Exhibit A to Ordinance 2026-007.
The vote to move the ordinance forward on first reading was made by Commissioner Hodgkins and seconded by Vice Mayor Kashem; the roll call recorded five affirmative votes. FAU consultant Mike Stamm told the commission the town’s 2020 census population was 6,280 and FAU’s current estimate is 6,354, producing a target of roughly 1,271 people per district. "Our goal is that we try to get these within a overall 10% deviation," Stamm said, describing Alternative 1 as the option that provides the best population equity.
Town Attorney Horowitz reminded commissioners of the legal parameters that shape redistricting. He cited the Voting Rights Act and state law (Chapter 166, as discussed in the meeting) and warned…
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