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You can now submit public comment & map suggestions to Michigan redistricting commission
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Posted at 9:48 AM, May 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-06 09:48:15-04
Michigan residents who want to give their input on the new congressional districts can do so now through a public comment portal.
It s the newest way people can participate in the Michigan Independent Redistricting Committee s work to redraw Michigan s congressional lines ahead of the 2022 election.
The state partnered with the MGGG Redistricting Lab, which is a group at Tufts University, which gives people several options to participate.
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May 6, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
Livingston County residents and others across the state now have a new way to participate in the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Committeeâs work with the launch of a public comment portal.
The portal is said to be a one-stop shop for members of the public to engage in the redistricting process and easily submit written comments, draw or upload maps and offer comment on other maps or submissions.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said robust public input is vital to the Commissionâs work of drawing fair districts representative of all Michiganders and the new portal will make it easy for people to participate in the citizen-led redistricting effort.
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Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission launches online portal for public comment
MAY 5, 2021
Beginning today, Michigan residents have a new way to participate in the Michigan Independent Redistricting Committee s (MICRC) work with the launch of a public comment portal that will make it easy for residents to submit written comments, draw or upload maps and more. Robust public input is vital to the MICRC s work of drawing fair districts representative of all Michiganders , said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The MICRC is making it easy for anyone in Michigan to be a part of history and participate in this citizen-led redistricting effort.