Racially Polarized Debate Over Ward Map Widens Breach
Clip: 11/29/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The Chicago City Council has until Wednesday to approve a new ward map.
The Chicago City Council has until Wednesday to approve a new ward map based on the results of the 2020 census. If 41 alderpeople do not agree on a map before midnight, the final decision could be made by voters for the first time in 30 years via a referendum.
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Racially Polarized Debate Over Ward Map Widens Breach
Clip: 11/29/2021 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The Chicago City Council has until Wednesday to approve a new ward map based on the results of the 2020 census. If 41 alderpeople do not agree on a map before midnight, the final decision could be made by voters for the first time in 30 years via a referendum.
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