Henderson council adopts smaller ward map after heated exchanges over data and timing

Aug 6, 2025

After hours of public comment and a contentious council debate over city population estimates and process transparency, the Henderson City Council voted to adopt the smaller-change redistricting option (Plan 2), moving one precinct and affecting roughly 4,850 residents; one council member opposed the action.

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The Henderson City Council voted to adopt Plan 2 for ward redistricting, choosing a limited change that staff said would affect about 4,850 residents, after a prolonged public-comment period and extended questioning of staff about the city's population-estimate methodology.

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