Redistricting Likely Means More Influence For Northwest
Posted: May 16, 2010 at 6:30 a.m.
Next year’s redistricting is likely good for Northwest Arkansas and successful candidates in this year’s elections, political experts said. The region will gain influence and the winners will have a stronger hold on their seats. The state’s political boundaries at all levels of representative government — from school boards to congressional districts — are changed at least once every decade to reflect population shifts recorded by the U.S. Census. Those results are expected in February 2011.
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>>Parry said she would expect more success for issues related to high-growth areas, such as transportation, as the Northwest Arkansas delegation grows. Funding follows the population.<<
We could wish that was true. However, funding follows the Highway Commissioners and there is one from each Congressional district in the state.
Posted by: cdawg
May 16, 2010 at 3:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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