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Residents Can Offer Input on Redistricting
The House and Senate Committees on Redistricting are going to travel to Portland for a public hearing on the redistricting process on Friday, April 8th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
The hearing is one of 12 that will be held across the state to provide Oregonians an opportunity to discuss the redistricting process, what defines a "community of interest," and how legislative and congressional districts may change as a result of population changes since 2000. By law, the criteria for redistricting require that each district, as nearly as practicable, will:
· Be contiguous;
· Be of equal population;
· Utilize existing geographic or political boundaries;
· Not divide communities of common interest; and
· Be connected by transportation links.
The 2010 Census shows that Oregon has grown by 409,675 people since the last census in 2000--which could mean some major changes for us with regard to our district. If you are unable to attend the Portland hearing but would still like to offer comments, you can e-mail testimony to oregon.redistricting@state.or.us.
WHAT: Joint Meeting of the House and Senate Committees on Redistricting
WHEN: Friday, April 8th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Portland State University, Chancellor's Office Boardroom
1800 SW 6th Avenue, Room 515, Portland
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