This Black History Month our focus was on Civic Engagement Matters and here is some of the topics that was covered along with the host insight from attending local redistricting meetings 

Community/civic engagement:

Voter profile in Duval County questions:

Redistricting in Duval County questions:

1. Talk about the redistricting process as you’ve experienced it thus far. What are some of your top concerns?

2. What can community people do, even at this point, to engage with the process?

3. What are some things you believe can be done to improve the process between now and the next redistricting cycle 10 years from now?

Also local community news organization The Tributary address the redistricting concern and polls of how community member feels about the city council not drawing fair district lines by Andrew Pantazi.. 

To read the entire story UNF poll: 89% of voters don't trust Jacksonville City Council to draw fair districts • The Tributary (jaxtrib.org)

We must communicate our traumas to our elected politicians to ensure the community views matters and not their seats for re-reelection. 

Get involve with your community!