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Madison County board adopts new 26‑member apportionment plan based on 2020 census
Summary
The board voted Nov. 17 to adopt a county board apportionment plan setting 26 single‑member districts for elections through 2030. The measure passed 22–1 after debate about representation in Granite City.
Madison County's Board adopted a new apportionment plan on Nov. 17 that establishes 26 single‑member County Board districts for elections through 2030.
Government Relations Committee members presented proposed precinct renumbering and legal metes‑and‑bounds descriptions required by statute. Sponsors said the plan used 2020 census data to balance district population while keeping districts contiguous and as compact as practicable. The board also resolved that the County Board shall consist of 26 members elected from 26 individual County Board Member Districts.
During discussion, board member Nick Petrillo expressed concern that the adopted lines reduced Granite City's representation and said he preferred a 27‑member map; he voted against the package. Supporters said the map both complied with legal requirements and achieved the board's stated goal of reducing the board size and saving taxpayer dollars.
The board adopted the apportionment and precinct changes by roll call (ayes 22, nays 1). The resolution and accompanying legal descriptions will be used to implement district boundaries for elections beginning in 2022.
What happens next: The county clerk will file the legal descriptions and updated precinct maps, and the new district map will guide candidate filings and ballots for the coming election cycle.
