By Katie Orr
If this were a normal redistricting cycle the new district boundaries would go into effect in about two weeks. But it’s not a normal cycle, because this time around the city created a new ninth district.
The problem? There won’t be a ninth council member to represent that district until the end of next year. The San Diego City Attorney has said that means the current boundaries should remain in effect until a representative is sworn in.
Councilman Kevin Faulconer agrees the lines should remain the same until after the election.
But Councilman Tony Young said the new district boundaries can go into effect as usual, while still ensuring voters in the ninth district are represented.
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