Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new redistricting map, meant to expand the number of commission seats from six to eight.

Map 7-B was passed following a 7-2 vote.

The two maps under consideration were Map 1-A and Map 7-B, which differ slightly.

One of the biggest differences is the location of Winter Park; in Map 1-A, it is in District 7, while in Map 7-B, it is in District 5.

The maps also separate areas such as Orlo Vista, Holden Lanes and College Park.

This redistricting effort began after Orange County voters approved a charter amendment last November to expand commission districts from six to eight.

A redistricting advisory committee was created in January to analyze data, redraw district lines and submit recommendations to the board, leading to the creation of the

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