Ain’t that the truth? This blog contains current information on Florida Redistricting actions. There is a lot of information below on what’s going on and how you can get your opinion shared - and we strongly encourage you to do that. But cutting to the chase, if you want to look at visuals use this link . It provides a couple map options. I personally like the Google map for flexibility. There are plenty of other links to maps and information in the article for junkies of all levels. Keep informed and get involved!
Redistricting Options Narrowed – The Time Is Now To Voice Your Suggestions On The House’s Proposed Redistricting Maps!
House Redistricting Committee’s Timeline Through January 27
Over the next two weeks, the House Redistricting Committee will workshop these options, and select and approve a State House map, a State Senate map, and a congressional map. The Committee’s expected timeline for Weeks 2-3 of Session is as follows:
• Friday, January 20, 2012 – (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) – the Redistricting Committee will conduct a workshop of the seven redistricting bills listed above. The Committee will not be taking any votes during this meeting.
• The workshop will be segmented into two parts. The first half of the meeting will be devoted to a review of public input received since the House’s options for congressional and state legislative maps were first published on December 6, 2011. Additionally, we will be allowing public comment on the proposed maps at the meeting. The second part of the meeting will be devoted to staff presentations of the proposed maps.
• Friday, January 27, 2012 – (9.am. to 1 p.m.) – the Redistricting Committee will meet to take up and vote on one State House map, one congressional map, the State Senate map, and any timely filed amendments that pertain to those maps.
The maps and additional information regarding the bills listed above can be viewed at at http://myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Redistricting/Redistricting2012.aspx.
How to Provide Input
There are many ways to provide your input regarding the House’s options for redistricting:
· Send an email to mydistrictbuilder@myfloridahouse.gov
· Post comments via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyDistrictBuilder
· Send us a Tweet to @FLRedistricting
· Blog on the Public Input page at http://mydistrictbuilderplanexplorer.wordpress.com/
· Use MyDistrictBuilder to illustrate your suggestions
· Send us a letter or postcard to Redistricting Committee, 400 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
· Communicate to us via your legislators
· Come speak at the January 20 workshop in Tallahassee
