Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Requesting that the Texas House of Representatives Maximize Elected Representation in Collin County at the Congressional and State Levels
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2010
DEPARTMENT: City Council
CONTACT: Mayor Brian Loughmiller
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Collin County Commissioner Joe Jaynes requested that the City Council consider the attached Resolution.
• The Resolution will be presented at the Redistricting Public Hearing
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Texas population is estimated to have grown by nearly 3.9 million to close to 25 million people from 2000 to 2009.
• Collin County has grown by an estimated 55% to an estimated 800,000 people, growing by an average of 94 new residents daily.
• Collin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States and will be the 6th largest county in Texas after the 2010 census in completed.
• Because of Collin County's rapid growth rate, our communities are currently underrepresented at both the Federal and State levels.
• Our Congressional and Legislative delegation is currently spread into neighboring counties which desire to have elected officials that meet their interests and community needs as well.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: N/A
•
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A