Every 10 years a census is conducted and the results let us know roughly how many people live in the US and where they are located. When the numbers change dramatically, states have to redistrict. This procedure ensures that everyone has equal representation; equal districts mean equal votes.
For the next two months The Georgia Redistricting Alliance and Common Cause will be holding Public Hearings at various locations to gain feedback from citizens. The General Assembly encourages people to come out and speak their mind, especially if there are specific or unique circumstances and situations that should be noted. All comments and suggestions will be taken into consideration when they begin to draft the lines and will be greatly appreciated.
Official districts will not be out until 2012. If you are interested in attending a public hearing the following are optional dates and locations.
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Clarence Brown Conference Center
5450 State Route 20
Catersville, GA 30121
770-606-5763
Date: Monday, June 13, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Macon, GA
(for more information contact Common Cause at gaconnect@commoncause.org)
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Merle Manders Conference Center
111 Davis Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-389-5982
Date: Monday, June 20, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Dalton, GA
(for more information contact Common Cause at gaconnect@commoncause.org)
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Brenau University
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-534-6299
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Atlanta, GA
(for more information contact Common Cause at gaconnect@commoncause.org)
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