Iowa model Why Redistricting in Iowa works No political influence on redistricting process. Plans are drawn by a non partisan staff submitted to legislature for an up or down vote Accountability – “Redistricting principles” guide process- political affiliation, previous election results, or the addresses of incumbents cannot be used. No gerrymandering – Redistricting plans are criteria-driven based on clear, measurable criteria including: population equality, contiguity,

ger·ry·man·der ˈjerēˌmandər/ verb gerund or present participle: gerrymandering manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. achieve (a result) by manipulating the boundaries of an electoral constituency. Guys, here is an issue we need to focus on. This is an issue that Democrats and Republicans and Independents can all agree on. Our democracy is based on one person/one vote. Gerrymandering in NC allows the party in power to divid

We reached out via email to members of our group looking for assistance in naming our group. Geri Johnson stepped up and came up with New South Voices as the group name. We loved the name and her explanation of why it was appropriate for our group is attached below. Thank you Geri! (By the way, Geri has volounteered to help write position papers on various issues for our group.) Enjoy! What’s in a Name? Plenty Geri Johnson I would lik

Our next monthly meeting will be February 27, 2017, 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Mellow Mushroom in Cary. Mellow Mushroom is at 4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary. Please RSVP by completing this form.