Written Comments from Public on Redistricting Maps May Be Sent to VA Supreme Court
Virginia redistricting maps came out last week (they can be seen here, and other redistricting information is available here). This is a once-every-decade event that adjusts boundaries according to population changes found in the national census.
The Virginia Supreme Court wants to hear comments about redistricting from citizens and elected officials. But hurry! They will only consider written comments that are submitted by 1:00 pm on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Here is the official release:
WRITTEN COMMENTS: The Court will continue to receive written comments from the public, including elected officials, and to post them on the Court’s public website. Comments on maps proposed by Special Masters may be made directly on the interactive maps by clicking on the appropriate link on the Court’s website.
All other public comments, including those made by elected officials, should be submitted to [email protected] and will be posted and accessible through the “Public Comments” link on the Court’s website and must be germane to the topic of Virginia redistricting.
Written comments must be submitted by 1:00 pm on December 20, 2021. Written comments submitted after 1:00 pm on December 20, 2021, will not be reviewed by the Court or its Special Masters.
Background:
–Virginia proposed redistricting maps leave candidates rethinking campaigns – The Washington Post
–Some of these proposed districts are a mess – Cardinal News
