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ARF- 716

Work Session

Meeting Date:	08/23/2011
Submitted For:	Linda Eastlick, Elections Director
Submitted By:	Linda Eastlick, Elections Department
Department:	Elections

Request/Subject

Gila County Supervisorial and Community College redistricting (NOTE - attachments will be provided by August 15)

Background Information

The Gila County Elections staff, redistricting consultants and Redistricting Advisory Committee have been working over the last several months to develop mapping alternatives and ideas for the Board's consideration. The Committee submitted their ideas to the Board of Supervisors on August 15, 2011. The next step in the process is for the Board to review and discuss all ideas submitted by staff, consultants, the committee, and the public during a work session.

Evaluation

It is proposed the Board review and discuss in detail all information provided by the Elections staff, redistricting consultants, public comments, and the mapping alternatives submitted by the Redistricting Advisory Committee. This review should include in-depth discussions of the Redistricting Principles adopted by the Board in April, pertinent voting pattern analyses including minority regression, and other U. S. Department of Justice preclearance requirements.

Conclusion

The Board has the ultimate responsibility and authority to approve redistricting plans for the County. Prior to making final decisions, the Board of Supervisors can take this opportunity to consider all of the information provided by the Redistricting Advisory Committee, hear input from staff and/or consultants, and discuss redistricting alternatives.

Recommendation

The Elections Director recommends the Board discuss mapping alternatives, consider all options, and hear comments during the work session.

Suggested Motion

Presentation/Discussion regarding redistricting of Gila County supervisorial and college districts and alternative redistricting maps. The Board may also discuss alternative Arizona State redistricting plans. (Linda Eastlick)

Attachments
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