Baltimore County panel approves new 9-district map

Baltimore County's redistricting commission approved a new councilmanic district map Monday night, creating nine districts after a monthslong process. The map passed by a narrow 4-3 vote. The approved map establishes two majority-Black districts and two districts with racial and ethnic minorities. The remaining five districts will have white majorities, a plan that faced community pressure and threats. The new map, which the County Council must approve by October 1st, has already drawn criticism. Some council members have stated they will not support the map, potentially leading to further revisions.