A major concern for some residents however is what will happen to the black majority voting age of the city.
According to a PFM study, the current voting age population is 49% black, 43% white and 6% other. Under Map A, the PFM study says it would be almost even between black and white.
“I vote based on what you plan to do once you get into office. I think that’s what the focus ought to be on. Mobile out to be growing not just on race or maintaining a racial balance,” said Michael Woodard.
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