An end could be near for the lengthy redistricting battle between the city of Jacksonville and several civil rights groups.
The Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday to approve or deny a settlement agreement between the city and civil rights groups that successfully issued a lawsuit against the city concerning the redistricting maps.
A federal judge rejected a redistricting plan submitted by city council in December and ruled to use the proposed maps by civil rights groups such as the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Northside Coalition. Under the settlement, the plaintiffs can also request the court for a special election in 2024 for school board districts 4 and 6 since those districts are based on combining two city council districts that are next to each other. Those districts include some of the council districts that were redrawn and elections were held in those districts last year for terms running through 2026.
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.
'100 Under $100' art show begins April 27 at Arlington Heights galleryMore than 70 artists from the Northwest suburbs will display their wares -- all priced to sell under $100 -- beginning next week at an Arlington Heights art gallery.
Read more »
Grocery app Flink in talks to raise $100 million, sources sayDoorDash-backed Flink is in talks to raise around $100 million at a haircut to its earlier $2.85 billion valuation, sources say
Read more »
Fugees' Pras Michel took $100 million as illegal lobbyist, US saysNineties rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was allegedly paid $100 million to stop the United States from investigating Malaysian tycoon Jho Low and to aid the Chinese government in seeking the extradition of a billionaire, federal prosecutors claimed Thursday.
Read more »
My Favorite Sunglasses For Summer Are Totally Sustainable — and Under $100The best way to celebrate EarthMonth? With a new pair of sustainable sunglasses, of course.
Read more »