STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – Howard County lawmakers invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.
"Input from our local communities is important as we move forward with redistricting," said State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero). "I hope everyone from our area will participate in the conversation by sharing their thoughts at an upcoming meeting or submitting their own map for consideration."
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.
"This is an important process for Hoosiers to be engaged in since the new legislative districts will impact our state for the next decade," said State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo). "Those who want to make their voice heard and provide input on our future district maps should try to attend any of these meetings."
Karickhoff said while Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August, the following are located nearest to Howard County:
"These upcoming public meetings give our constituents the opportunity to participate in an open and transparent redistricting process," said State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). "They will be able to receive more information on this issue while also providing helpful feedback to legislators."
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.
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.
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State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) represents House District 32,
which includes all of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton,
Madison, Delaware, Howard and Grant counties.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton counties.
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