Interested in learning more about redistricting in Vermont and how it affects our communities?
JOIN US on Wednesday, November 10th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM via Zoom to learn more.
Legislative Apportionment Board (LAB) Chair Tom Little and Board member Jeanne Albert will offer a presentation including:
-- An overview of redistricting in Vermont and why the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions mandate it
-- The responsibilities of the LAB and the standards and principles that guide its work
-- The current stage of the redistricting process and the LAB's tentative proposal for House districts
-- The LAB's progress on Senate redistricting
-- Information about the role of town BCAs and opportunities for individuals to provide their input/feedback to the LAB
REGISTER for the Zoom meeting here: https://forms.gle/qMXJkMGpoU8rvHqKA
BACKGROUND ON REDISTRICTING: On October 15th, the Vermont Legislative Apportionment Board (LAB) voted 4-3 in favor of approving a draft map proposal for Vermont House legislative districts to send to local Boards of Civil Authority (BCAs) for feedback on the proposed district subdivisions. The draft map contains 150 single member districts, which is a change from the current map utilizing both single and multi-member districts.
The LAB convenes, as per state statute and the Vermont Constitution, every 10 years following the release of U.S. Census data, to configure districts for the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives with a goal of equal representation for all Vermonters.
As per statute, the LAB must provide a draft proposal to the BCAs of towns impacted by the House map redistricting. The BCAs may submit their feedback on the proposal to the LAB for consideration. That notification has gone to all cities and towns by email today. BCA feedback is due by November 15th.
More information on the proposed House district map, including resources for BCAs, can be found on the Secretary of State's website at https://sos.vermont.gov/apportionment-board/vermont-apportionment-board.
The LAB must provide its final recommendation of one House and one Senate map to the Legislature by November 29, 2021 for consideration.
CONTACT Rep. Katherine Sims at ksims@leg.state.vt.us with questions or for more information.
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