Alaska Redistricting Board Approves Proposed Plans
Public Meetings Scheduled For Feedback
Posted & Edited By MARY KAUFFMAN
September 24, 2021
Friday AM
(SitNews) Anchorage, Alaska - The Alaska Redistricting Board adopted six proposed redistricting plans Monday which will be the basis of public meetings across Alaska. The Board-drafted plans, v.3 and v.4 adopted September 20, 2021 replace Board Composite Plans v.1 and v.2, which were previously approved by the Board on September 9, 2021.
"I was pleased that the Board came together [Monday] to bring six proposed redistricting plans forward for Alaskans to consider,” said Board Chair John Binkley. “We will now be traveling around the state to learn which plan best reflects Alaskans’ desire for their legislative districts.
Binkley said, " The Alaska Redistricting Board will now start a public meeting tour, seeking feedback from Alaskans on all proposed plans before adoption of the final plan is required by the Alaska Constitution by November 10, 2021.
“We were pleased to hear from Alaskans from every region of the state and replace our initial maps with new and improved versions three and four, which better reflect the socio-economic integration characteristics of each region,” said Board Member Nicole Borromeo.
Borromeo said, “We look forward to hearing feedback from Alaskans on our new draft maps, as well as the four adopted third-party draft maps, as we present them in public meetings in communities across the state.”
Board Proposed Plan v.3
Board-drafted plans, v.3 adopted September 20, 2021
Click on the maps for much larger images. (pdf)
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Board-drafted plans, v.4 adopted September 20, 2021
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In addition to the two revised board composites, the following plans submitted and presented by the following organizations were also adopted:
- Coalition of Doyon, Ltd., Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Sealaska, and Ahtna. (Click here)
- Alaskans for Fair and Equitable Redistricting (AFFER) (Click Here)
- Alaskans for Fair Redistricting (AFFR) (Click Here)
- The Senate Minority Caucus (Click Here)
Alaskans are invited to review the proposed plans, and leave public comments.
Read the public testimony submitted on September 20, 2021 to the Alaska Redistricting Board. (Click Here)
Read the public testimony submitted on September 17, 2021 to the Board. (Click Here)
Submit your comments on any map or matter under consideration by the board. Submissions become part of the public record and will be printed in the public comment section of the next Board Packet. A valid Alaska zip code is required. Submit Public Comment - Click Here...
Public Meetings Scheduled:
Open House:
The Alaska Redistricting Board will be hosting an Open House format Public Hearing to present and receive feedback on the six Proposed Redistricting Plans adopted on September 20, 2021.
Date: Monday, September 27, 2021
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Juneau - Centennial Hall, Ballroom 3
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, on the Alaska Redistricting Board website at: www.akredistrict.org/maps.
Testimony can also be sent via email to: testimony@akredistrict.org
Open House:
The Alaska Redistricting Board will be hosting an Open House format Public Hearing to present and receive feedback on the six Proposed Redistricting Plans adopted on September 20, 2021.
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Location: Haines Assembly Chambers, 213 Haines Highway
Alaskans are invited to review the proposed plans, discuss the plans with board members, and leave public comments.
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, on the Alaska Redistricting Board website at: www.akredistrict.org/maps.
Testimony can also be sent via email to: testimony@akredistrict.org
Open House:
The Alaska Redistricting Board will be hosting an Open House format Public Hearing to present and receive feedback on the six Proposed Redistricting Plans adopted on September 20, 2021.
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Sitka - Location TBD
Alaskans are invited to review the proposed plans, discuss the plans with board members, and leave public comments.
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, on the Alaska Redistricting Board website at: www.akredistrict.org/maps.
Testimony can also be sent via email to: testimony@akredistrict.org
Open House:
The Alaska Redistricting Board will be hosting an Open House to present and receive feedback on the six Proposed Redistricting Plans adopted on September 20, 2021.
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Time: 4:30pm- 6:30pm
Location: Valdez - Location TBD
Alaskans are invited to review the proposed plans, discuss the plans with board members, and leave public comments.
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, on the Alaska Redistricting Board website at: www.akredistrict.org/maps.
Testimony can also be sent via email to: testimony@akredistrict.org
Source of News:
Alaska Redistricting Board
www.akredistrict.org
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