Wednesday, September 6, 1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

A collection of voting rights advocates today announced a media call on Wednesday, September 6 at 1pm. The purpose of the call is to underscore the need for a citizen-driven redistricting process. On at least three occasions, Ohio’s redistricting maps have been ruled unconstitutional. This means that for years, Ohioans have been voting under rigged maps. The only way to create a fair process is to ensure that an independent, citizen-led body oversees redistricting in Ohio. Register here to participate in the media call.

“This time, the process of map-drawing must be led by citizens, not politicians,” said Jeniece L. Brock, Policy and Advocacy Director for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative. “We will not have a thorough and engaging process if redistricting is in the hands of elected officials.”

Ohio policymakers will resume the map-drawing process on September 13, and the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, the Ohio Unity Fund, and the Ohio NAACP are urging unity maps that reflect community involvement.

“All people deserve better than partisan-rigged maps drawn in secrecy and without regard for citizen input,” said Petee Tally, founder of the Ohio Unity Coalition and former Secretary Treasurer for the Ohio AFL-CIO.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Ohio Unity Coalition and several other organizations.