Local lawmakers invite Public To Evansville Redistricting Meeting
STATEHOUSE (July 28, 2021) – Local state representatives invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana’s redistricting process during a public meeting on Aug. 7 in Evansville.
“Public input is vital to this process,” said State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville), a member of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. “With these meetings around the state, including the one right here in Evansville, Hoosiers can learn more and be involved.”
Indiana is required to redraw its districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate following the nationwide census every 10 years. Before legislators are expected to return to the Statehouse in mid-to-late September to redraw the district boundaries, public meetings will be held in each of Indiana’s nine congressional districts.
While Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August, there will be a meeting from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Ivy Tech campus in Evansville. Campus meeting room information will be updated on the Indiana General Assembly’s website at iga.in.gov as it becomes available. Meetings will be livestreamed and archived at iga.in.gov. Visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com to view the complete list of meeting dates and locations.
“We want to gather as much feedback as possible to guide us through the map-making process,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “Not only will attendees be able to voice their input, but they can also draw and submit maps for consideration.”
Census data is delayed due to the pandemic, but is expected to arrive on Aug. 16. Members of the public can also draw and submit their own maps for consideration by using an online portal with mapping software, which will be launched in late August.
“Anyone can attend any meeting and there are a number of ways to get involved in this process,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “If you cannot make one of the in-person meetings, you can watch them online and you’ll have an opportunity to submit your own maps through a new portal.”
FOOTNOTE: State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,which includes Gibson County and portions of Knox, Pike, Vanderburgh and Posey counties.
State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76,
which includes portions of Posey and Vanderburgh counties.
State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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