The League was a strong supporter of the Constitutional amendment on redistricting that was approved by voters in 2014. That amendment established an Independent Redistricting Commission (“IRC”) and adopted a ban on partisan gerrymandering. The IRC initially submitted a set of maps that were rejected by the Legislature. The Constitutional amendment required the IRC to...Continue Reading
Our expert panelists discussed the status of New York State’s Redistricting Commission, how to engage in Unity Mapping, and how to involve community organizations in the redistricting process. Our guests include: Rosalind Gold, Chief Public Policy Officer for NALEO Educational Fund Jerry G. Vattamala Director, Democracy Program, Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund Jeff...Continue Reading
