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Commissioners flag precinct population differences, caution on redrawing lines
Summary
Commissioners discussed wide population differences across precincts, noting some precincts had fewer than 100 ballots and that redrawing precinct lines would be complex because they are aligned with school districts. The clerk cautioned about overlaps that redistricting could create.
Commissioners raised concerns about population disparities among precincts after the clerk noted some precincts had far fewer ballots than others. One commissioner said, “We should we should probably look at redrawing those districts because there's just a huge difference in population there.”
The clerk responded that precincts were drawn to align with school districts and townships and warned that changing lines could create many overlaps and complications. The exchange did not result in any directive to begin redistricting; commissioners agreed it would be complex and should be considered separately from the current canvass and audit process.
