(Info from LWVMA) LWVMA is a member of the Drawing Democracy Coalition. This Coalition is advocating for a fair and transparent redistricting process and for equitable maps that allow communities, especially BIPOC, low income, and immigrant communities, that have been underrepresented to elect people who represent their views. As part of this Coalition, LWVMA has participated in monthly meetings with the Co-Chairs of the Special Joint Committee for Redistricting. The purpose of these meetings is for the Drawing Democracy Coalition to provide input into the process and to find ways we can help engage the public in the process. Ten public hearings are being held (started in April and will be conducted through the summer) providing the opportunity for the public and local officials to provide testimony about their communities that should be considered in the redistricting process. LWVMA testified at the April 14 hearing. You can read our testimony here.
The 2021 Redistricting process has been quite challenging caused by the delay of the Census data release and the COVID pandemic precluding in person hearings and meetings. The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting has shown flexibility by doing much of its work on parallel paths and making sure the public has many opportunities for their voice to be heard.
Learn more about redistricting in Massachusetts by reviewing the materials in the People Powered Fair Maps toolkit or by going to the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting website.
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