HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-019 RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS REQUESTING CONSIDERATION BY THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE OF CITY LIMIT BOUNDARY LINES WHEN
REDEFINING REPRESENTATION BOUNDARIES AS PART OF
REDISTRICTING
WHEREAS, the Texas State Legislature is being tasked with redefining State and
Federal representation boundaries as the result of the 2010 Census; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of North Richland Hills share a unique history and sense of
place; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of North Richland Hills to support the best
possible representation at both the Federal and State levels of
government; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of North Richland Hills have been well served by having a
single district encompass the city in its entirety at both the Sate and
Federal levels; and
WHEREAS, a set of established redistricting criteria will serve as a framework to guide
the redistricting plans being considered by the Texas State Legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Council of the City
of North Richland Hills, Texas request that the Texas Legislature consider city limit
boundary lines and the unique traits of the City of North Richland Hills when redefining
representation boundaries.
SECTION 1 THAT where possible, easily identifiable geographic boundaries should be
followed, such as city limit boundaries.
SECTION 2 THAT communities of interest should be maintained in a single district,
where possible, and attempts should be made to avoid splitting
neighborhoods and splitting the City into more than one district.
SECTION 3 THAT consideration should be given to the preservation of incumbent -
constituency relations by recognition of their history in representing certain
areas.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of March, 2011.
CITY • ORTH ' CHLAND
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Oscar l` ino, Mayor
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APP' O . D S TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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George A. Staples, ity Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager
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