The process of redrawing the political boundaries in Michigan is not a done deal. The work of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) is just gaining momentum and is depending on citizens to assist them in identifying Communities of Interest (COI) across the state.  The League of Women Voters is working to inform Michigan citizens about the process and help COI’s communicate with the Commission.

 

We hope you will help by sharing the following information with your friends and neighbors.

 

• The Redistricting Commission’s official website is where you can sign up to receive notifications of Commission meetings https://www.michigan.gov/micrc
• Upcoming Commission meeting dates and dates of public hearings  https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_91141-547695--,00.html
• Key Dates https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/2021_MICRC_Key_Dates_715876_7.pdf  . 
• League of Women Voters of Michigan  www.lwvmi.org
• Redistricting 101 about the formation of the Commission   https://www.michigan.gov/documents/micrc/Redistricting_101_720187_7.pdf
• Background information on why Proposition 2 was so important  https://my.lwv.org/michigan/ann-arbor-area/article/michigan%E2%80%99s-new-independent-citizens-redistricting-commission-microchip 

We are seeking member volunteers to observe one or more government entities.  The extent of your commitment is flexible, dependent on what you’d like to take on. Meetings may be attended in person, on zoom, or viewed on the entity’s website. Quick training is available and the documentation of the meetings is simple. Find the Observer Report Form on our Observer Corp Page

Volunteers can observe whatever government agencies are of interest to them or the League. Our Observer Corps will attend meetings of the County Commissioners, city councils, township boards, library boards, and school boards. There are also meetings of other relevant entities such as planning commission, road commission, drain commission, etc. Find schedules on our Observer Corp Page

Your observations become part of our League’s mission to educate voters. Observations can help us in planning for candidate forums or informational presentations to our community.

Sound interesting?  Contact us at:  ObserverCorp@lwvbrightonhowellarea.org