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viable voting majority of ethnic, race or language minority voters, it is necessary to attain a <br />voting age population within at least one City Council Ward of approximately 55% or <br />better. In order to accomplish this high number of voting age population, a total population <br />figure in excess of 60% is typically required. This is due to the statistically younger <br />populations in most minority categories, which yield lower numbers of voting age residents, <br />and in historically lower voting age turnout in minority communities of interest. <br />A deterinination of whether or not the minority populations in these areas could be <br />joined in a single Ward, or perhaps conceiitrated in an effort to maximize minority impact <br />upon elections is difficult to assess without a more detailed evaluation of historical voting <br />patterns, racial demographics, and the realities of political boundaries. <br />When taken with the numerical imbalances that must be addressed, it would appear <br />that if at all possible, minority populations might be concentrated in at least one City <br />Council Ward to the degree possible to achieve an acceptable potential minority <br />concentration. Typically, the City Council Ward with the largest minority concentration <br />prior to redrawing lines is the best candidate for any alternative plan, but other possible <br />constructions of Ward lines might well result in a favorable racial profile. <br />Fragmenting minority population coiicentrations must be avoided. Any <br />modification of political boundaries to accomplish compliance with the requirements of the <br />Voting Rights Act must be carefully considered. <br />Maps for Hispanic and Black populations are provided in this assessment. Other <br />Non-Anglo Populations, such as Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, Other or Multi- <br />racial categories in excess of 3% aggregate will also be inapped. <br />Initial Assessment <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />L~_ -1 <br />