For starters, the key to the coalition's entire is to stand as a unified front to advocate on behalf of multiple communities. To that end, the coalition settled on the theme, "Don't Crack 2, Don't Pack 4," which breaks down to reference the cracking of South End in District 2 and the packing of Black and Latino voters in District 4.
So, now to answer a few questions I've gotten over the past few days.
- Yes, the city council did pass the map filed by Councilor Linehan.
- Yes, we are encouraging others to call on Mayor Menino to veto the map.
- Yes, you can help by calling 617-635-4500 or emailing mayor@cityofboston.gov to urge Mayor Menino to VETO the map.
- No, none of the maps submitted by the council come close to truly un-packing district 4 while not cracking district 2.
- No, the proposed map by Councillor Yancey does a weak job of not diluting minority voting strength; while it does continue to pack his very district.
- Yes, the map passed last week by the city council does pack District 4
- Yes, work is underway to research legal options and possible outcomes
- Boston Globe Letter to the Editor: Mayor Menino must veto redistricting plan
- Boston Globe's Editorial: Mayor Menino should veto flawed redistricting plan
- BNN News: Advocates Criticize New Boston City Council Map
- Tu Boston: Concejo Municipal aprobó mapa de redistribución distrital
- WBUR/Radio Boston: Boston City Council Votes On New Redistricting Plan
- Boston Globe: In a 7-6 vote, districts for Boston City Council changed despite fear minority voters will lose clout
- Boston Herald: Controversial redistricting plan splits City Council
- Univision: Grupos en Boston Rechazan Mapa de Redistribucion Electoral
- Dorchester Reporter: Menino weighs Council's redistricting proposal, notes District 4 'packing'
- South End News: Communities of Color prepared to sue city over proposed map
- Dorchester Reporter: Threat of lawsuit hangs over City Council redistricting vote
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