Last October the judge ruled the city used race, an unconstitutional method, to draw the news lines.
Federal Judge Marcia Morales Howard is expected to rule again on Duval County’s boundary maps for city council and school board members.Judge Morales Howard had hoped both sides could work out a deal, but that didn’t happen so now it is up to her to decide what map will be used, and that will play a key role in the upcoming city elections.
This spring, Jacksonville will elect new city council members but where some of those districts will line up is up in the air. The traditionally Black council districts could undergo major changes because of a lawsuit filed earlier this year by various groups and individuals like Marcella Washington. She is a former political science professor at FSCJ. She said this decision if it goes their way is going to change Jacksonville.
“I think, because the city has taken the community for granted for so long, especially the Black community. And I think the way they drew their first map, which was thrown out, and we looked at the second map, they presented to the court, which really was not that much different. It was tinkered with a little bit, but really not that much different. So I would be very happy for the City of Jacksonville.
New4JAX reached out to City Council President Terrance Freeman and Supervisor of Elections Mike Hogan, but both said they want to see the judge’s ruling before making any comment.Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Clouds Increase Monday; Rain Monday Night, Tuesday - Alabama NewsTemperatures remain cool with highs in the low 50s. Showers arrive west to east late Monday afternoon or during the evening. A cool rain continues Monday night through Tuesday morning.
Read more »
FTX founder expected to not fight extradition to USBahamian authorities arrested Bankman-Fried last Monday at the request of the U.S. government.
Read more »
Federal judge to halt provision making California gun suits costlierU.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez said he would issue the injunction requested by gun clubs as soon as possible to halt the provision that would force people who file lawsuits over California’s …
Read more »
Jan. 6 committee's Monday decision on Trump key to public legacy and Justice investigationThe House Jan. 6 committee, after 18 months of investigating, is set to take its most defining actions in votes on criminal referrals Monday.
Read more »
EU considers lower gas price cap in hunt for Monday dealEuropean Union countries are considering a proposal to cap gas prices at lower levels than suggested to date, before the bloc's energy ministers meet on Monday to attempt to approve the measure, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Read more »
What to watch for during Jan. 6 panel final presentation MondayThe committee has called what happened on Jan. 6 an “attempted coup' that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
Read more »