Amid criticism, amended Common Council map tweaks reapportionment plan By Deidre Williams News Staff Reporter Jul 11, 2022 Jul 11, 2022 Updated Nov 26, 2023 0 The CommonCouncil released an amended version Friday of the redrawn council boundaries developed by the city’s reapportionment commission Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Deidre Williams News Staff Reporter The Common Council decided on Monday to allow at least a few more days for the public to review proposed changes to council district boundaries.kAmxE H:== 2=D@ 8:G6 E96 r@>>@? r@F?4:= >@C6 E:>6 E@ 7:?5 @FE H96E96C E96 3@5J 42? 2446AE 2?5 4@?D:56C @E96C 3@F?52CJ AC@A@D2=D 2E E9:D A@:?E :? 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