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Houston votes on expanding city council plan 9 5
Houston residents will vote on a 9-5 city council plan with single district elections for nine of fourteen seats. Supporters argue growth needs such a layout. opponents say it waters down minority representation. The issue stems from 1977 and 1979 annexations and a Justice Department ruling under the Voting Rights Act.
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