Port of Grapeview facing 10-year redistricting

The Port of Grapeview is set to convene a special meeting Sept. 13 to address its redistricting, which is required every 10 years for federal, state and many local government agencies.

The purpose of redistricting the port is to balance the populations in each of its three districts to ensure equitable representation.

Port Commissioner Mike Blaisdell, who’s leading the current redistricting effort, pointed out that since the 2010 census, the port district’s population has increased by 302 residents.

Blaisdell cited “tremendous support” from Mason County Auditor Paddy Maguire and from Mason Cou...