'Going To Be Some Modifications': Denver Residents Invited To Look Over Proposed Redistricting Maps

Denver CO

17 March, 2022

4:38 PM

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By Marissa Armas, CBS Denver: Earlier this week Denver city council voted to move forward with two potential re-districting maps of the city. DENVER (CBS4) – As Denver is in the process of redistricting, many resident could be impacted by the changed maps. Some say they're worried about the potential outcome. "The demographics are quickly changing," said Alfonso Espino, a community organizer with the Globeville Elyria Swansea Coalition. "The developments are coming faster and thicker than ever, but the political power remains the same. Earlier this week Denver city council voted to move forward with two potential re-districting maps of the city. The maps sponsored by council are map D and map E. The maps, which are based off of recent U.S. Census data, are redrawn every 10 years and they help shape the political landscape in the city, giving every person a say in electing their local representatives. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.