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redistricting
Below are my two maps proposals that are within the appropriate guidelines:
https://davesredistricting.org/join/357ef986-0098-4325-8f77-8b277f40e0e8
https://davesredistricting.org/join/b310f62e-c5d5-40f8-8311-a1ba17cdbe25

Eric Johnson
Ward Redistricting
The League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland is submitting a proposed map to Council as an example of how it is possible to draw a fair map, one that keeps communities and neighborhoods together, has wards fairly equal in population, and gives citizens a true voice and representation. Moreover, the proposed map includes two true Hispanic opportunity districts in Wards 11 and 14 (over 30%).

https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::4bf4f05c-f621-48d2-b7b4-96d682e6ce42
Nadia Zaiem
Proposed ward map needs time
Dear Members of Council -
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
Leslie Bednar
New Ward Maps
Well, I like it and find it much less gerrymandered than the previous version. I only wish the law would be re-written to prioritize traditional neighborhood continuity more and population less. The New Ward 8 is MUCH improved. Previously St Clair was divided along its median throughout the St Clair-Superior neighborhood, which made public engagement with street issues more difficult. Personally, I like the number "7" much more than "8." Can we keep our number? lol
Joe Milan
the ward boundaries
Ward 8 now appears to include most of the st clair avenue neighborhood. The only incosistency is by the lake front off east 55th street and toward east ninth street: it should have been included. Councilwoman Stephanie Jones Howse is doing a good job.
stane kuhar
Removing St Clair as Lakefront Community
My neighbors and I have worked hard, through St Clair/Superior Development, to build on the idea of St Clair, a lakefront community, but now St Clair/Superior will be in ward 8, with the lakefront addressed by an extended ward 7. The whole point is to connect the neighborhood to the lake, but now the representation of the lakefront and community will be divided. That makes no sense. You are turning your back on our community work.
Kevin H Cronin
New ward maps
Thank you council president Blain Griffen and the Ward redistricting team. This process has included the public more than in
Prior years. The new ward 11 is great. From west blvd, to 117th and west and from the lake to the south of Cleveland. The new Ward 11 has a chance to be Cleveland's greatest Ward. . I look forward to meet ing
My
Neighbors to the south. No complaints!
Michael flickinger
Ward Maps
I am deeply concerned about the proposed ward maps. The boundaries are unnatural. To give just a few examples, Shaker Square is cut in two down the middle. The previous ward of Slavic Village is now cut into 6 parts. The proposed Ward 11 might be described as the Edgewater/Detroit-Shoreway/West Boulevard/Stockyards/Old Brooklyn ward, and would include both Edgewater Park and the Zoo! For my own ward 15, natural boundaries such as West Boulevard or W. 85th will be forsaken, and tiny W. 73rd chosen instead. These unnatural boundaries seem to belie hidden motives.
I implore Council to vote No on these maps, ask the State for more time, and then seek a new consultant who will create new proposed maps based on keeping neighborhoods together. Thank you.
Dean Van Farowe
POLICE CORRUPTION
OFFICER TIMOTHY C. MAFO-JUDD IS UNFIT TO SERVE AS COMMANDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CLEVELAND SECOND DISTRIC.

THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT HAS DOCUMENTED THAT MR. MAFFO-JUDD IS XENOPHOBIC, HOMOPHOBIC AND ANTI - BLACK.
MAFFO-JUDD WAS REMOVE FROM THE CLEVELAND BOMB SQUAD THEN SUED BLACK POLICE CHIEF CALVIN WILLIAM AND BLACK FORMER SAFETY DIRECTOR CARRIE HOWARD.

A JUDGE DISMISS THE LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY AND ITS EMPLOYEES IN 2023.

THE CITY OF CLEVELAND HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST OFFICER MAFFO-JUDD RAISES CONCERN ABOUT THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION NEGLIGENCE TO PUT THE COMMUNITY AT RISK OR HARM.

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ALSO REBUKE THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR USING AN OUTDATED PROMOTION POLICIES.
"STEVIE WONDER" CAN SEE THAT MAFFO-JUDD IS UNPROFESSIONAL, UNFIT AND UNDESERVING OF LEADERSHIP IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
ANTHONY THOMAS
Maps
The opaque map process is another reason people in Cleveland think the City government and council is ineffective. I urge you to revisit Ward 15. Lumping Tillman Ave in to Kerrys ward (love him) makes too large a ward to have anyone listen or affect resident concerns. Looking at the map that someone put the Council peoples homes on it seems someone has a grudge against Jenny to lump her into Kerry's ward (that bump out - come on). Lets get this fixed and please act more professional and inclusive in the new year.
Cheryl Overby