The Baltimore County Council voted on Monday to approve the controversial redistricting map.

The redistricting map creates two majority Black districts and one BIPOC district, all located on the county's west side. The map was proposed by Councilmembers Izzy Patoka and Mike Ertel.

The map passed Monday night unites Reisterstown into one district and unifies other neighborhoods near Pikesville.

Councilmembers David Marks and Pat Young proposed two amendments, moving the lines between districts five and seven, as well as between districts one and two. Both amendments were passed.

Lengthy redistricting process

The redistricting process began after the Baltimore County voters passed a ballot measure in 2024 expanding the council from seven to nine members. Then, a lengthy debate beg

See Full Page