The proposed Baltimore County redistricting map. Courtesy of the Baltimore County Council.
The proposed Baltimore County redistricting map. Courtesy of the Baltimore County Council.

The Baltimore County Council took it on the chin once again Tuesday night for making last minute changes behind closed doors to a proposed redrawing of the council’s district lines.

Critics say it has mishandled the process by drawing up secret maps that weaken the political power of non-white voters.

Hours before Tuesday night’s public hearing on redistricting, council members Mike Ertel and Izzy Patoka, both Democrats, introduced a new map. Ertel said they made changes people say they wanted.

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