Hi there,
Thank you for volunteering with AOTL! We appreciate your time and participation. This month there are a few virtual events I would like to invite you to!
Here are the latest updates on Arizona’s redistricting process:
- The Independent Redistricting Commission held their mapping training last Monday 9/13.
- The mapping tool is now available for public use.
- The grid map is now available for public view and use. Remember that grid maps are just the first step in the redistricting process — grid maps are population-equal districts that are used as a starting place. Now the IRC will apply the mapping criteria and public input to work towards a draft.
- The IRC posted an updated schedule for their grid map hearings.
Hearing details:
- Thursday, September 23 @ 12:00 pm (MST) in Scottsdale, Casa Grande, and Sierra Vista
- Saturday, September 25 @ 10:00 am (MST) in Phoenix and Prescott,
- Wednesday, September 29 @ 4:00 pm (MST)in Scottsdale and Tucson
- Thursday, October 7 @ 4:00 pm (MST)/5:00 (MDT) in Surprise, Flagstaff, and Kayenta
**You can view the entire schedule in the hyperlink above**
Events:
- AZ Redistricting Public Input Training, September 23rd 6-7pm MST, https://www.mobilize.us/aotlaz/event/415261/ — AOTL is partnering with Equality Arizona to discuss how redistricting efforts will have an impact for LGBTQ representation at every level of government. This mobilize event includes several training dates, please look carefully to see which date is best for you.
- Monthly volunteer call, October 13th 5-6pm MST, https://www.mobilize.us/aotlaz/event/397062/
I also wanted to remind you about several action items you can participate in:
1. (3-20 min) Letters to the Editor, making some accessibility requests for ongoing IRC work. Here are the links for those:
2. (1 min) Pledge – We have created a pledge tool where we are asking you to pledge to join us in the second round of hearings! Here is the link for that, please sign yourself and then share with friends or family: https://act.redistrictingaction.org/a/az-hearing-pledge
Social Media to Share:
- (3-5 mins, URGENT action) Arizona’s IRC will host their first hearing specifically seeking input on the grid maps that were released last week. Retweet and share our Facebook post! Below is the graphic with information and social media links:
- (3-5 mins) We are continuing our petition to demand more hearings in communities of color for the next round of hearing in November/December. Please sign and share!! https://act.redistrictingaction.org/a/az-cochearings-organic?source=202109_AOTL_States_AZ_social
- Share our post on Facebook with your networks: https://www.facebook.com/19990392035/posts/10158365545367036/?d=n
- Retweet our Twitter language: https://twitter.com/allontheline_az/status/1436377815004372997?s=20
- (3-5 mins) Retweet our Twitter thread on grid maps! Grid maps are unique to Arizona, check out this thread to learn more and then retweet to help educate your network: https://twitter.com/allontheline_az/status/1438574899862331396?s=20
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions/comments. Thank you for your time!
P.S. Here is more information about what is currently going on with the IRC:
- Redistricting commission hears community concerns, partisan talking points on listening tour
- Commission adopts maps as ‘starting point’ for redrawing Arizona’s congressional, legislative districts
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