The Reapportioning Ordinance was addressed by City Council on December 12, 2011 along with a Public Hearing on the issue. The Socorro City Council voted unanimously on a 3-0 vote to redistrict Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. A Motion was made by Councilman Jesus "Jesse" Gandara Jr., seconded by Willie Madrid to approve the new council districts. Councilwoman Maria Reyes and Mary Garcia were absent. The City is obligated after every census to evaluate and bring council districts into compliance. The 2010 Census data among the City of Socorro's existing single member election districts exceeded seventy percent (70%) variation, this is in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution. The Redistricting Ordinance brings the City into compliance and takes effect immediately from and after its passage of December 12, 2011.
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