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  • Scott: Mayoral Plan Illegal (representative democracy is a bad thing)

    06/04/2004 6:49:14 AM PDT · by iceskater · 15 replies · 181+ views
    Richmond Times Dispatch ^ | 6/4/04 | Peter Hardin
    <p>WASHINGTON - Rep. Robert C. Scott, whose 3rd District includes part of Richmond, has renewed his opposition to a plan gaining steam for an at-large mayoral election in the Virginia capital.</p> <p>Scott, a Democrat from Newport News, told Justice Department officials of his concerns in a meeting yesterday and stated in a letter dated May 19 his opinion that the plan "will dilute the current minority voting strength." Scott is African-American.</p>