Woodbridge, Va. –– An alternative to Prince William County’s redistricting plan will be presented tonight prior to the County Board hearing.
At 6:30 p.m., minority residents are expected to present their drawn maps that are expected to counter the lines drawn by officials that for the next 10 years will govern political boundaries and districts in the county. The presentation will be held at the Prince William County Government Center in Woodbridge.
A press release from the organizing group says minorities have for years been excluded from county services under previously drawn maps.
The county board will take up a public hearing on the redistricting process that must be completed April 18.
Officials say Prince William must reexamine its magisterial districts as they have experiences major growth in the past 10 years.
According to proposed district maps produced by the county, the Coles District would expand to include portions of the Manassas area. Each district would encompass about 57,000 residents.
The public hearing to address the changes begins tonight at 7:30.
