ANNAPOLIS—In what aides are calling “the most fiscally innovative use of political power since the commuter tax,” Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled an ambitious new redistricting proposal designed, according to insiders, to solve a long-standing crisis facing his administration: homeowner association fees.

Standing before a meticulously color-coded map that appeared to have been drawn by a committee of cartographers, yoga instructors, and real estate attorneys, Moore explained that the redistricting effort was about “equity, representation, and ensuring that no Marylander—especially one living behind a decorative brick entrance with a tasteful fountain—pays more than their fair share.”

“Maryland deserves fair maps,” Moore said, gesturing toward a district boundary that zigzagged neatly around his cul-de-sac. “And fairness, as you know, is when your neighborhood technically becomes part of a different county, a different school zone, and—most importantly—a different HOA.”

According to sources familiar with the plan, the governor’s current neighborhood association recently voted to raise monthly dues to cover “landscaping enhancements,” including imported grasses and a new sign reminding residents that trash cans must be hidden from view at all times. The measure reportedly passed 6–1, with the lone dissenting vote traced back to a residence with a “Moore for Maryland” yard sign.

“That was the moment,” said one senior aide. “He realized he couldn’t change the HOA from within. So he decided to change the map.”

The proposal would redraw district lines so that Moore’s street is annexed into an adjacent district that, due to a clerical oversight in 1997, dissolved its HOA after a heated dispute over mailbox fonts. The transition, aides insist, would be seamless.

“Nothing about your life will change,” Moore assured reporters. “Except your voting precinct, your property tax rate, your congressional representation, your school bus schedule, and whether or not you’re fined for leaving your garage door open.”

Critics have accused the governor of gerrymandering for personal convenience, pointing out that one proposed district snakes through three counties, two watersheds, and a Panera Bread parking lot before dead-ending at Moore’s driveway.

“This isn’t redistricting,” said one Republican lawmaker. “This is Zillow with legislative intent.”

Supporters, however, praised Moore’s creativity, arguing that the plan represents a new era of relatable governance.

“Finally, a leader who understands the real struggles of Marylanders,” said a spokesperson for the Governor’s Office. “Healthcare. Education. Climate change. And HOA fees that somehow include a ‘decorative mulch contingency fund.’”

The governor also rejected claims that the plan was rushed, noting that it had been in development for months.

“We consulted experts,” Moore said. “Demographers. Civil rights attorneys. And a guy on Nextdoor who really hates the HOA president.”

At press time, Moore confirmed that additional reforms may be forthcoming, including a proposal to redraw speed-camera zones away from his commute and a pilot program that reclassifies his home office as “historically significant,” thereby exempting it from neighborhood paint-color restrictions.

“Leadership is about service,” Moore concluded. “And sometimes, service means making the tough choices—like ensuring democracy thrives while you stop paying $125 a month for a community newsletter nobody reads.”

The redistricting bill is expected to pass swiftly, pending final approval from the legislature, the courts, and the Architectural Review Committee.