STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2021) – Morgan County legislators invite constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.
"These meetings are an opportunity for Hoosiers to learn more about redistricting and provide input to lawmakers," said State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). "Public participation is important as we prepare to draw new legislative maps."
State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said 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 a process that affects all Hoosiers," Baird said. "I hope citizens take advantage of these meetings and engage in the process."
State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) said Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August. The meetings nearest to Morgan County will take place 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the Ivy Tech campus in Columbus, and 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse.
"There are several ways to get involved," Young said. "Community members can attend and provide input at an upcoming meeting, watch a meeting online, and in late August, submit their own map for consideration. There will also be opportunities to weigh in during the legislative process when members come back to session. No matter how you choose to get involved, your participation in the redistricting process is incredibly important."
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. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Morgan and Monroe counties.
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State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) represents House District 44, which includes
all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties.
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State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) represents House District 47,
which includes portions of Johnson and Morgan counties.
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