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Given the extensive public criticism of the proposed ward map presented by Council President Griffin, please delay your vote.
The public and its council representatives need more time to fully comprehend the weaknesses in the map and what appears to be gerrymandered boundaries to protect incumbents.
Moving forward with a vote on January 6 will only confirm citizens' suspicions that Mr. Griffin and the $100,000 team he assembled have purposely divided neighborhoods to achieve hidden agendas.
This is very concerning.
Council President Griffin delivered this map to council during the busy holiday season and has determined a vote for early January. Neither council members nor residents and business owners have had enough time to fully digest the impacts of the proposed wards.
President Griffin's timing is disrespectful.
I urge you to delay this vote until early February and host public input sessions where ALL council members should be present to hear all comments.
There is no need to rush this vote.
You can allow for further consideration without jeopardizing any deadlines, timelines or requirements.
Sincerely,
Leslie Bednar