Michigan redistricting commission puts forward draft state Senate maps for public comment
Michigan's redistricting commission has put forward several draft Michigan Senate maps for public input after a three-judge federal panel ordered the group of mappers to redraw seven metro Detroit districts, finding that the current lines that run through the city were drawn primarily based on race.
Before the court decides whether to adopt a map drawn by the commission to replace the current one, the commission will solicit input on its drafts as it selects which one to send to the judges for review.
Draft proposed Michigan Senate maps
The redistricting commission is seeking public input on six draft state Senate maps:
In addition to the collaboratively-drawn maps individual redistricting commissioners have also put forward maps for public comment. Here are maps from:
All of the maps can be viewed in the "Mapping Comment Portal" available on the homepage of the commission's website at www.michigan.gov/micrc.
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How to provide input
The commission will hold two virtual public hearings:
May 29: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.
June 6: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m.
The commission will also host in-person public hearings in Detroit:
June 11 at Detroit Cass Tech/2502 Second Ave.: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
June 12 at Detroit King/3200 E. Lafayette: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
June 13 at Detroit Renaissance/6565 W. Outer Drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Those interested in signing up to provide virtual or in-person public comment can go to www.michigan.gov/micrc and click on "Sign Up for Public Comment."
What happens next?
Following the public hearings, the commission will deliberate and decide which map it wants the court to consider for approval by June 27. A court-appointed special master will review the commission's map to help the court decide. The three-judge federal panel has given itself until July 26 to adopt a new Michigan Senate map.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan redistricting holds public hearings on draft maps
