Politics & Government

Case Against Redistricting Released

West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta has released the legal brief for the petition to the State Supreme Court.

West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta released a copy of the legal brief filed as part of a petition to the State Supreme Court via e-mail Tuesday.  Mayor Comitta will testify before the Supreme Court on Monday Jan. 23.

Recently, the Pennsylvania Legislature approved a plan that would redraw the lines for the state’s legislative districts.  According to this new plan the Borough of West Chester would be split between two districts.

Currently, West Chester borough resides in one district.

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The brief, prepared by attorney Sam Stretton, argues that the new redistricting plan for West Chester violates the state constitution.

The state constitution says that a municipality cannot be split unless it is absolutely necessary. 

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Stretton also argues that the redistricting plan may violate federal rules by splitting the voting strength of minorities in the borough.

Please feel free to read the complete brief attached to this article as a PDF.  To access the PDF simply click on it in the picture box above.


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