Council to hear presentation on redistricting

TYLER — The Tyler City Council Wednesday will receive a presentation from consultant Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP on the initial redistricting assessment considering the new 2020 census data. If the City’s initial assessment shows uneven population growth in some of the City’s districts, then the City Council will consider the adoption of redistricting criteria. The criteria would apply to the development of new districting plans and guidelines for public participation in the redistricting process. The City of Tyler is working alongside Smith County and the Tyler Independent School District on this process to increase coordination and transparency, and to ensure all obligations are met, according to a news release. Mayor Don Warren is encouraging citizens to be involved. Click here for more details.