NEW YORK—The process of tweaking district lines based on population growth and demographic changes in the city has been the subject of much criticism.
Now the New York City Districting Commission has, under pressure from some elected officials and good government groups, agreed to withdraw the maps it has submitted so more public input can be incorporated, according to Crain’s.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn wants the lines changed because she said that the new lines would allow Assemblyman Vito Lopez an easier path to run for a City Council position. Lopez has been, along with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, embroiled in the payoff of two female staffers who accused Lopez of sexual harassment.
