New Miami map could draw opponent out of Alex Diaz de la Portilla’s district
Posted by Admin on Jun 14, 2023 | 0 commentsDEVELOPING STORY: If you can’t beat them at the polls, draw them out of your district.
That’s what’s happening in the city of Miami at today’s special meeting to redraw the new district maps that were tossed out by a court after several organizations and residents sued over gerrymandering (more on that later). The new map proposed by consultant Miguel DeGrandy cuts a corner of 17th Avenue off District 1 — about three homes, including the one where Miguel Angel Gabela, who is running against incumbent commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, has lived in for more than 20 years.
