ProgressOhio submitted testimony during todays committee hearing in the Ohio Senate Committee on Government Oversight and Reform regarding Ohio HB 319, the bill that redraws the state's congressional districts. The legislation has been fast tracked by Republican lawmakers although it has drawn much criticism from the general public.
ProgressOhio's testimony highlighted several criticisms of the bill, including:
· A flawed process that resulted in a flawed product
· The process lacked transparency or public scrutiny
· And violates a core principle of redistricting, which is compactness and keeping communities together
Click here to see a copy of the testimony.
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