Roger Hannigan Gilson reports in the Times Union that Ulster County's independent committee tasked with drawing new district lines for the county Legislature unveiled a new map Dec. 21 to replace the one thrown out by a judge earlier this month. State Supreme Court Justice Kevin R. Bryant threw out the first map because it did "not comply with mandatory state requirements for redistricting." Member Travis Rask's map was chosen. "Hopefully this is a happy medium for everybody," Rask said. A public hearing will be held at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 27 on the proposed map in the Ulster County Legislative Chambers, and then the committee tentatively plans to meet on Dec. 29 to make modifications. The committee has until Jan. 3 to approve a new map, or a special master will be appointed by the court to choose the new legislative lines for the 2023 legislative elections. Roger Hannigan Gilson reports in the Times Union