On April 12, 2022, The Dallas Morning News and other local media reported on the Brewer Storefront lawsuit alleging that the at-large election system used to elect Lewisville ISD trustees violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 because it denies fair representation to voters of color.
The Dallas Morning News published an article on the filing on the front page of the Metro & Business section of the newspaper on April 13. The Morning News reported that plaintiff Paige Dixon, who is African American and ran for the LISD school board, filed the suit.
The article quoted the lawsuit: “Ms. Dixon believes that the change from the at-large voting system to either a single-member districts or a cumulative voting system will empower people of color to run for Trustee positions, inspire greater electoral participation, and lead to a more equitable system of representation.”
Community Impact also reported on the filing, and quoted William Brewer speaking about the case.
“Our client represents a large number who believe the at-large election system used by Lewisville ISD illegally denies citizens of color a fair opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing—trustees that represent their interests, schools and communities,” Brewer said. “Clearly, the school board should adopt an electoral process, which allows minority voters and community members to fairly participate in this vibrant, multiracial school district.”
NBC DFW also published a report on the filing.