While I voted against the gambling bill, I think that we got a number of other good things done in this session. The biggest may be the redistricting plan which has been widely praised for the increase it creates in the number of districts from which minority candidates may potentially be elected.
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One Tough Vote
I took a tough vote last night that many might, at first glance, disagree with. I write to explain my vote.
A productive day at the state house
The day before the final day of the 2011 session the House completed work on a number of good bills:
Cambridge Redistricting Issue
I’d appreciate input on a Cambridge redistricting issue that has arisen.
Redistricting
I think that people of color in Arlington should be in the same districts we have now. Too many districts put all the African Americans into one district, and that shouldn’t happen, now that AFrican Americans are already in several districts. Also if they are put into a district that where almost all of the …
Redisricting Maps are Out
The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting Committee has released its draft maps for comment. The legislature’s redistricting webpage now includes the proposed new maps.