Map Michigans Future Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Map Michigan’s Future Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Created by: Michigan Department of State Office of Public Engagement

Timeline The Process  You can apply at RedistrictingMichigan.org Questions? Email Redistricting@Michigan.gov  Applications can be notarized Keep up to date at and submitted at ANY SOS RedistrictingMichigan.org branch location.

Michigan today Why District Lines Matter • Communities Divided Political • Funding Health & Welfare power • Funding Roads impacts • Skews Statewide Representation everything • Local Representation Weakened Current Congressional districts 3

Michigan’s fix Put power in the hands of voters. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission The Constitution Defines • Who draws the maps: Commissioners/Voters • How maps are drawn: Redistricting Commission/Public input • When maps are drawn: Transparent Timeline 4

The Process Secretary of State’s Office serves as the administrator of the Citizens Redistricting Commission Phase I: Application period (Fall 2019 to June 1, 2020) Phase II: Selection of commissioners (June 1 to Sept. 1, 2020) Phase III: Redistricting Commission seated (Fall 2020 to fall 2021) 5

Who’s eligible?  You must be a Michigan registered voter Redistricting Commission must be politically balanced 4 Associated with the Democratic Party 4 Associated with the Republican Party 5 Self-identified as unaffiliated Who’s ineligible? o Any partisan political officials * o Candidates * o Registered lobbyists * o An officer or member of the governing body of a national, state, or local political party* *And any of their employees or close relatives 6

Apply to serve Fill out an application Open till June 1st Find applications at RedistrictingMichigan.org Applications MUST Be Notarized  The SOS will be providing Free Notarization at all 131 branch locations  All applications that are incomplete or not notarized will be eliminated *Free Notary Services Available at Michigan.gov/FreeNotary* 7

What To Expect Responsibilities Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 Drawing District Maps – A o YOU get compensated about $40,000.00 fair and open process with statewide public participation o YOU get to hire outside experts o YOU get to set your schedule  Open meetings  Hearings  Town halls  Public comments  Expert assistance  Live stream sessions 8

Finalizing the maps November 1st, 2021 Commission must adopt final maps Dec. 31, 2021 Maps become law Jan. 1, 2022: Maps take effect for 2022 elections 9

The Final Steps  Print Your Application  Get It Notarized  Submit it by June 1st  Celebrate your civic engagement! Find Upcoming Events & Updates on Social Media Questions? Email Redistricting@Michigan.gov Keep up to date at RedistrictingMichigan.org @michiganSOS #MapMichigansFuture 10