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 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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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