I voted No on the map 41-8 #ChiCouncil
So though our alderman voted against it, it passed anyway (40 alderman were needed to make it happen).
Did any non-aldrmanic citizens get a chance to see the map before it passed?
What are your thoughts, and how does it affect us? Any way to appeal it?
Edit -- Here are some comment updates on the Facebook post . In addition, Chief of Staff Brian Sleet will send us an official statement in the near future to the blog, and we will post it as soon as psossible.
JP Paulus Thank you for taking the courageous stance. i wish just 2 other alderman had the guts to do so. Was the new map even available to the public to view before the vote???
about an hour ago · Like.
Kenny Williams Why did you vote no?
about an hour ago · Like.
JP Paulus Another question -- how does it affect the ward now?
about an hour ago · Like.
Darlene Perkins Tribue 18African American Wards, 13Hispanic, 2Asian,17White. Fioretti voted out out of his ward. It passed.41 to 8 according to ABC news. Is this correct?
about an hour ago · Like.
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer Kenny Williams I voted no because the process was completely disrespectful to me and to our residents.
10 minutes ago · Like.
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer @Darlene yes that is correct... JP we still were not given a full picture of the ward but a part of chatham was removed at the last second.
8 minutes ago · Like
Alderman Sawyer added these tweets ~ 2pm today
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer I have been, and remain, a public servant and if you need service, I am still available to you.Also, Joe Lake on Facebook (of the Chicago Chatham Connection group) provided a link to the City Clerk's office regarding the legislation. There is a pdf attachment that includes a wordy description of the borders, and a vague map that gives you a general feel, but it is difficult to see exact streets, and how this affects ward block-by-block
Like · · @RoderickTSawyer on Twitt · 6 minutes ago via Twitter · .
Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer I want to be clear, despite the vote on this map, I still represent the traditional communities of the 6th Ward and welcome my new residents
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