originally published by REBIC with permission to repost on CRCBR.
November 2, 2021
This week we’re covering familiar, but important topics. The redistricting process for local, state, and federal offices is just about wrapped up with a final vote on initial districts coming in the next week. I write “initial” because litigation has already been filed on the local level and will likely follow at the state and federal levels as well. Early indications are that Republicans may pick up two additional seats in the U.S. House through this process. Stay tuned.
Also, we are continuing our analysis of the proposed Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). I was recently invited to record a podcast with Canopy Realtor® Association president, David Kennedy, and president-elect Lee Allen and we discussed several aspects of the draft UDO including what it could mean for housing affordability, future infill development, and a topic that should be of interest to all property owners seeking to remove large trees from their properties (hint: new permit requirements and the potential for hefty fines). A link to the broadcast follows below. Have a great week!
Sincerely, Rob Nanfelt
#1) Redistricting Updates
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As we have mentioned previously, redistricting occurs every ten years following the return of census data to all publicly elected bodies that are based on population. This means we will soon have new district maps for the City of Charlotte’s City Council Districts, the North Carolina House and Senate, and our United States Congressional Districts. The Charlotte City Council has created a Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee, which has proposed new maps that will be voted on publicly next Tuesday, November 8th at their regular meeting. A draft report for the Council to consider can be found online here. |
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The North Carolina General Assembly has held a very public redistricting process. The legislature will be discussing and holding votes on the maps for both the NC House and Senate, as well as the Congressional maps, this week. All districts must be approved no later than one calendar year prior to the next General Election, which will be November 8th, 2022. All districts must be approved no later than one calendar year prior to the next General Election, which will be November 8th, 2022. |