19910326 r-91-12RESOLUTION NO. R-91-12
REDISTRICTING VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax, as a small,
political jurisdiction, has needs and concerns
distinct from those of the surrounding county; and
independent
separate and
WHEREAS, continuation of the City of Fairfax as an intact
entity in its representation is consistent with the state
constitution, state law and with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, all
of which speak to clearly defined, compact, and contiguous
boundaries, protection of communities of interest, protection of
minority voting rights and equal representation; and
WHEREAS, continuation of the City of Fairfax as a singly
represented entity facilitates communication and positive relations
between the City and its legislative representatives; and
WHEREAS, the 20,000 population of the City is equal only to
approximately one-third the size of an ideal single legislative
district and the collective voice of the City should be heard as
one;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax
believes that it is practical, fair and equitable that the City of
Fairfax be retained as a single district for representation in the
Virginia House of Delegates.
ADOPTED this 26th day of March, 1991.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
~~ Clerk~~ ~0 ~
Acting City