STATEHOUSE (August 3, 2021) – State lawmakers invite Delaware County constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.
"These meetings are an important step in keeping Hoosiers informed and gathering their feedback about the redistricting process," said State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). "Public engagement is a priority as we begin drawing maps."
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.
"As we begin redistricting, I encourage constituents to attend a public meeting and weigh in on the process," said State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion), who serves on the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. "The redistricting process benefits when we have input from Hoosiers."
Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August, with the following located nearest to Delaware County:
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.
"The upcoming redistricting meetings are critical to this process," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). "We're looking forward to hearing from Hoosiers around the state."
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.
"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."
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33, which
includes Jay and Randolph counties, and a portion of Delaware County.
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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. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) represents House District 31, which includes
all of Blackford County and portions of Delaware, Grant and Wells counties.
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