Lauer, Lucas invite public to upcoming redistricting meetings

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2021) – State Reps. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) and Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

"These meetings ensure legislators can hear directly from the public on this important issue," Lauer said. "This is also a great opportunity for Hoosiers to learn more and get involved in the redistricting process."

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.

"Having public input is essential to everything we do as state lawmakers," Lucas said. "Whether it's drafting policy or redistricting, we want feedback from Hoosiers around the state, and I encourage local residents to attend a meeting."

Lauer and Lucas said while Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August, the following are located nearest to Bartholomew County:

• Columbus | 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the Ivy Tech campus;
• Sellersburg | 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Ivy Tech campus; and
• Indianapolis | 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse.

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. Ryan Lauer (R-Columbus) represents House District 59,
which includes portions of Bartholomew County.
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State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings and Jefferson counties.
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