Cook County Board of Commissioners 2020 Census Redistricting Committee Met Aug. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Present: Sims, Arroyo, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore and S. Morrison (11)
Absent: Silvestri, Aguilar, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison and Suffredin (6)
Chair Sims asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance with Cook County Code.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
1. Jessie Fuentes
2. Jose Lopez
3. Dr. Melissa Lewis
4. Mayor David Gonzales- Written Comment read into the record
5. Mayor Don De Graff- Written comment read into the record
6. Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin- Written comment read into the record
21-4538
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Secretary to the Board and Redistricting Committee
Summary: Presentation of the Framework Map and associated data, including comparative data for the current map.
A motion was made by Assistant Vice-Chairperson Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 21-4538. The motion carried by the following vote:
2020 Census Redistricting Committee Committee Minutes August 11, 2021
Ayes: Sims, Arroyo, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore and S. Morrison (11)
Absent: Silvestri, Aguilar, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison and Suffredin (6)
21-4554
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Secretary to the Board - Redistricting
Summary: The 2020 Census Redistricting schedule and schedule of meetings for the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee has been revised and is proposed as follows:
Monday, June 7, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 14, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, June 21, 2021 Public Hearing on 2020 Census Redistricting at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 through July 23, 2021 commence drafting framework map and consult with the public, advocacy groups and Commissioners regarding the 2020 map. (No Meeting)
Monday, July 26, 2021 alternative maps of the public due in accordance with Item 21-1196 and the County’s draft framework map will be posted on Cook County’s webpage. (No Meeting)
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Committee Hearing on draft framework map and any alternative maps.
Thursday, August 12, 2021 posting of final framework map on Cook County’s webpage. (No Meeting)
Monday, August 16, 2021 anticipated release date for 2020 Census data. (No Meeting)
Friday, August 27, 2021 Wednesday, September 8, 2021 posting of any alternative public maps as a result of the release of the 2020 Census data and revisions to the final framework map. (No Meeting)
Thursday, September 2, 2021 Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Committee Meeting to consider the County’s proposed map and any alternative maps at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Committee Meeting to approve the County’s final map.
Thursday, September 16, 2021 September 23, 2021 Committee Meeting and Cook County Board Meeting to approve the County’s final map at 10:00 a.m.
The Board Secretary shall schedule the meetings listed above of the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee of the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of hearing from the public, presenting a framework legislative district map and approving a final district map following release of the 2020 Census data.
If additional time is required beyond the scheduled reserve days, a supplemental schedule will be distributed.
Modification to this schedule may be authorized by the Chair of the 2020 Census Redistricting Committee and posted on Cook County’s webpage.
A motion was made by Assistant Vice-Chairperson Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Daley, to accept as amended 21-4554. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sims, Arroyo, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore and S. Morrison (11)
Absent: Silvestri, Aguilar, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison and Suffredin (6)
A motion was made by Assistant Vice-Chairperson Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Daley, to recommend for approval as amended 21-4554. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sims, Arroyo, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore and S. Morrison (11)
Absent: Silvestri, Aguilar, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison and Suffredin (6)
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Assistant Vice-Chairperson Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, that this meeting adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Sims, Arroyo, Anaya, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore and K. Morrison (11)
Absent: Silvestri, Aguilar, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison and Suffredin
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