Councilwoman says Ward 2 is overpopulated; city could act before 2028 or wait for 2030 census

Councilwoman Jeannie Deus said the city's ward boundaries are out of balance and that Ward 2 "has significantly more people than the other three wards," creating consequences for elected representation. She told the Moderator the county clerk's office plays a role in the process and that the city needs detailed input from engineering and operations staff before voting on changes.

Jeannie Deus said the city could pursue redistricting before the 2028 election or wait until the 2030 census, but cautioned against rushing a decision without full information. "We could do this before the 2028 election," she said, "but we definitely don't want to be reactive and rush into a decision without having all of the information."

The pair emphasized the practical and personal impacts of boundary changes: Deus noted that potential adjustments could reassign parts of her neighborhood and affect residents' representation. She urged use of citizen feedback channels, including the council agenda feedback form, and said staff (engineering and operations) will provide technical analysis to guide any choice. The session did not record any formal motion or vote on redistricting; it was presented as an informational discussion about options and process.