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Controversy Abounds for Virginia’s Redistricting Commission
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2021
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission remains embroiled in controversy. Members spent much of Monday’s meeting discussing last week’s fireworks. Nick Gilmore has details.
With Commission Deadlocked on Race’s Relationship to Districts, Most Public Comment Focuses on Local Concerns
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 8, 2021
Commissioners hoped public comment would guide their work ahead of a deadline Sunday. There was widespread public participation, but relatively few commenters spoke about race and ethnicity’s place in the new maps despite that issue being the main roadblock to consensus maps. Jahd Khalil reports.
Incumbency Returns to Redistricting Debate, Again
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 30, 2021
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission continues to make compromises on its own criteria as an October 10th deadline quickly approaches. Incumbency, a familiar and unpopular issue, is resurfacing. Jahd Khalil reports.
What Makes New Districts “Fair?”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 29, 2021
The Virginia Redistricting Commission considered maps for the House of Delegates Wednesday. And the question of “political fairness” is likely to continue to arise, both because of legal requirements on the commission and politics. Jahd Khalil reports.
Redistricting Commission Gives Map Instructions, but Deadlocks on Key Questions on Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2021
Long-awaited new political maps are going to be up for review on Monday. Wednesday, the redistricting commission gave map-drawers instructions. Jahd Khalil reports that they agreed on some things but vehemently disagreed on others.
Citizen Commissioners Win in Mapping Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 24, 2021
The Virginia Redistricting Commission voted to start their maps from scratch Monday, instead of modifying current political districts, marking a victory for citizen commissioners. Jahd Khalil has details.
With Monday Vote, SW Virginia Stays Unrepresented on Redistricting Commission
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 22, 2021
Virginia’s Redistricting Commission chose a new member Monday, leaving the commission without a member from Southwest Virginia. Jahd Khalil reports.
Will SW Virginia Still be Represented on the Redistricting Commission?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 13, 2021
As Virginia’s redistricting commission prepares for its first public hearings, one the commission’s most pressing issues is replacing one of its members and considering geographic representation on the body in the process. Jahd Khalil reports.
Virginia Redistricting Commissioner Resigns
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 7, 2021
A resignation from the Virginia Redistricting Commission announced at a meeting Tuesday will upset the partisan balance of the body until a replacement is voted on. Jahd Khalil reports.
Redistricting Commission Prepares to Meet In-Person for the First Time
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
Virginia’s redistricting commission will meet in person for the first time Tuesday. The meeting in Richmond comes after months of virtual meetings. Jahd Khalil reports on how the commissioners and the public will be learning about the process.
Online Governing to End, For The Most Part
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 30, 2021
After going online because of the pandemic, zoning decisions and regulatory hearings on Zoom are coming to an end, for the most part. Boards and commissions across the state are having to adjust how they do business. Jahd Khalil reports.
Redistricting Commission Works to Find Law and Communications Firms
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2021
Few firms are expressing interest in necessary contracts for Virginia’s redistricting commission. Jahd Khalil reports.
Redistricting Commission Seeks Partisan Counsel, Citizen Member Democrats Oppose
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 8, 2021
Citizen members that were selected by Democrats broke away from the rest of Virginia’s Redistricting Commission in two votes over the character of legal counsel the commission would hire in a meeting Monday. Jahd Khalil reports.
A Silver Lining of Redistricting Census Delays
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 2, 2021
Population data from the 2020 Census was scheduled to be in the hands of Virginia’s Redistricting Commission in March. Now that it’s expected to arrive in August and September, the commissioners are taking the time to get acquainted with each other, and the processes of government business. Jahd Khalil reports.
Bill Adding More Transparency to New Redistricting Commission Advances
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 3, 2021
Last year was a census year. That means this year Virginia is redrawing legislative districts. And a piece of legislation seeks to add transparency, and accessibility, to the process. Jahd Khalil reports.
Some Critics Say Citizen Members of Virginia’s New Redistricting Commission Aren’t Balanced
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 6, 2021
Last year, voters approved a new commission to draw political boundaries for the General Assembly and Congress. Now, that commission is taking shape. Michael Pope reports.
Tired of Virginia’s Political Maps? Now’s Your Chance to Help Draw Them
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 2, 2020
Now that voters have approved of a new redistricting commission, half of the members have been named. And, state officials are now taking applications for the other half. Michael Pope reports.
Work is Already Underway to Establish the New Redistricting Commission
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 11, 2020
Who has the judgement to pick citizen members of the new redistricting commission? Michael Pope reports that’s a decision that will be made by retired judges.
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