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NEWS
From the
Illinois House of Representatives
For Immediate Release:
For More Information:
Steve Brown
(217) 782-6360
May 12, 2001
House Redistricting
Subcommittee Convenes
Public Hearing
in Rock Island
(Rock Island) – Today
a subcommittee of the Illinois House Committee on Redistricting
held a public hearing in Rock Island to gather local input on
the re-map process.
"We in the legislature
need public input to assist us in the redistricting process. Today’s
testimony will help us reach our goal of drawing a fair map,"
said State Rep. Joel Brunsvold (D-Rock Island), who chaired today’s
subcommittee hearing.
Representatives from several
local governments testified, including Rock Island County Board
members. In addition, numerous community organizations offered
input on how the new legislative map is likely to impact their
members.
The Rock Island hearing was
one in a series being held across the state over the next few
weeks to help legislators in their effort to redraw the boundaries
of Illinois’ legislative and Congressional districts.
Those seeking information on the redistricting
process and schedule, or updated population data can log onto
the legislature’s new redistricting web site at www.ilredistricting.org.
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