Redistricting Public Hearing Tonight

BRADENTON – After every census, the Florida State Legislature must redraw the districts from which public officials are elected to ensure they remain properly apportioned. In the wake of the referendum passage of Amendments 5 & 6, known as the Fair Districts Amendments, there is much debate as to how that should best be done to reflect the will of the people.

The legislature is therefore conducting a series of meetings to collect citizen input on the matter. A public hearing for the citizens of the Manatee/Sarasota area will take place tonight at the Sudakoff Center on the campus of New College of Florida. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in the discussion.

What: Florida Legislative Redistricting Hearing
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Where: Harry Sudakoff Conference Center
Location: New College - 5845 General Dougher Place, Sarasota, FL