Courtesy-City of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus City Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 12, to present and discuss the proposed redistricting plan. The public will get to see the proposed council district maps and compare them to current maps. The meeting is from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Cal Brand Meeting Hall in City Hall, 123 Washington St.
Earlier this year, the Columbus City Council voted to move from Third Class city status to Second Class status which automatically adds two new council members, upping the total to nine. With redistricting, there would be six district council members and three at-large council members beginning in 2024. Currently, Columbus has seven City Council members, five from designated council districts and two at large members.
The proposed map adds one new council district for the city. Redistricting is done every 10 years following the federal census. A short presentation will begin at 5:15 pm with a Q/A period following. Maps showing the proposed districts will be shown.
