The reapportionment process happens every 10 years. Depending on which map is chosen, some Anchorage residents could be represented by a new Assembly member.
One of four proposed Anchorage reapportionment maps up for consideration by the Assembly. Reapportionment committee chair Chris Constant said this map, submitted by South Anchorage Assembly member John Weddleton, has garnered the most support in recent debates.The Assembly is currently consideringas part of the city’s reapportionment. The process occurs every 10 years following the U.S. Census.
“Getting them mathematically as close as possible,” Constant said. “Contiguous and connected, but also honoring the communities of interest or this idea of keeping communities together.” Another issue is which districts would get Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Three of the maps have the base as part of District 2, which includes Eagle River and Chugiak. The fourth splits the base, putting the Elmendorf half in downtown and the Fort Richardson half with Eagle River and Chugiak.
and faced accusations of partisanship. Constant said while there have been disagreements in drawing the local Anchorage map, the process has been smoother.
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