Broadmoor Neighborhood Association discussing redistricting during Tuesday meeting

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) —Members of Shreveport’s Broadmoor neighborhood gathered on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 18 to discuss redistricting. This comes following completion of the most recent census.

State Sen. Barrow Peacock and state Rep. Thomas Pressly were there to engage with the community and answer any questions.

The meeting was hosted by the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association and took place at 6:30 p.m. inside the gym at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church.

The Louisiana Legislature is meeting in a special session from Feb. 1-20 in Baton Rouge.

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Redistricting affects representation at the federal and state levels — including Congress, the state Legislature and the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.