County Of Henry issued the following announcement on Feb. 23
New maps detailing changes in the magisterial districts for Henry County are now available for viewing on the Henry County website.
The changes coincide with the requirement under the Constitution of Virginia which stipulates a reapportionment of the magisterial districts must take place every 10 years following the release of the decennial census.
Since 2010, the County has experienced a population decline that lowered the median population of the magisterial districts from 9,025 residents to 8,491 residents. According to state statute, all magisterial districts must be drawn to ensure each district falls within 5 percent of the median population.
Minor changes were made to current district boundaries to account for the 5 percent requirement. Only the Iriswood District remained unchanged.
Following a presentation, the Board of Supervisors set a public hearing on the matter for March 22, 2022 at 6 p.m. After the public hearing, the Board may adopt an ordinance making the changes official.
To view the presentation, map changes or to check to see if your address was affected by redistricting, please visit: https://www.henrycountyva.gov/planning,-zoning,-and-inspections.
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