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LOC~L GOVEm~LENT STt~UC ~u~ ~D <br /> <br />DIsASDv.~NTAGF,$ OF A W.42UD <br /> <br />Ward boundaries don't necessarily delineate a homogeneous area. Thus, there may <br />not be a ward interest that justifies separate representation. , -: ..~.~ <br /> <br />A voter in one ward may favor a candidate in another ward, so the ward system <br />prevents the voter born ,fully exercising his or her freedom of choice. <br /> <br />The ward system may result in unequal representation. Even if the system'is not <br />gerrymandered (drawing illogical boundaries), natural population skifu may soon <br />render the wards unequal ~ numbers. <br /> <br />Once established, ward boundaries are dif-icult to change. <br />expensive ...... <br /> <br />Redistricting may be <br /> <br />The ward system encourages a spirit of localness. The basis of council selection <br />rends to be service to the ward, not to the city, A councilmember is more likely to <br />represent private interests rather r. han the interests of the city. <br /> <br />In some wards, there may be a difficulty in finding qualified candidates who are <br />willing to run for office. <br /> <br />Politically active or special h'_terest groups may be over repres.ent'ed by targeting <br />cer'~in wards. <br /> <br />Elecrions will be more expensive as more polling places and election judges will be <br />needed. Ir. may more difficult for voter to fred the correct polling place. <br /> <br />Wards may foster a divisive competition for scarce resources. <br /> <br /> <br />