First, the proposed districts on the state side are now online.  The best maps I’ve seen I found linked on BVBL and they are here.  I’m not a redistricting expert, nor have I had time to really look at these but the drawing of district lines clearly becdomes more difficult with increasing population density.  That isn’t a huge shock – the more people are in one place the more competing interests are present.  The lines do look kinda crazy though. 

Second, there is a budget meeting tonight.  Public Works and Utilities.  Meeting is at the Utilities bldg.  For all of you who feel that your Utility bill is too high, come on out and see where they are proposing to spend your money.  Same is true for Public works.

UPDATE:  Evidently, there is some fun and games here.  Insidenova

UPDATE 2:  Reviewed School Budget memo very briefly last night at utilities.  Schools are proposing a 2.2% raise for teachers.