Meeting: Ohio Redistricting with Geographers: New Criteria and Communities of Interest
Date and Time: September 23rd, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Ohio has changed the game for redistricting criteria this time around and as a result, maps might look different than they ever have before. What does this mean for fair districts? This panel will explore avenues for getting involved in Ohio redistricting and offer advice on how everyday people can make a difference in their communities and beyond. Attendees will learn about Communities of Interest, which are defined as groups of individuals who are likely to have similar legislative concerns, and who therefore benefit from cohesive representation in the legislature. Preserving Communities of Interest can prevent gerrymandering and ensure that legislatures are truly representative. Panelists will discuss how ordinary citizens can participate as the new maps are drawn and what channels exist for individuals to contribute at the state, local, and national levels. When it comes to the fight for fair redistricting, there is no one better equipped than a geographer. By activating our collective power as a community and pressing to have a geographer in the room in every state, we can set new expectations this year and show why geospatial thinkers are indispensable.
Katy Rossiter
Ohio Northern University
John Curiel
Ohio Northern University
Mark Salling
Cleveland State University
Mia Lewis
Fair Districts OH
Taylor Popielarz
Spectrum News 1 OH
Chris Cusack
Keene State College
Katy Rossiter Ohio Northern University
Katy Rossiter () will serve as moderator and lead the panelists in discussion and Q&A, and will discuss the role of geography in fair representation, and cover why geospatial thinkers are crucial to drawing new districts in Ohio
John Curiel Ohio Northern University
John Curiel () will offer a political scientist’s perspective on this year’s redistricting process
Mark Salling Cleveland State University
Mark Salling () will explain Ohio’s important upcoming dates and process for public engagement
Mia Lewis Fair Districts OH
Mia Lewis () will discuss local issues and community engagement efforts related to redistricting in Ohio
Taylor Popielarz Spectrum News 1 OH
Taylor Popielarz () will discuss the public reaction to Ohio’s new policies and messaging surrounding redistricting
Chris Cusack Keene State College
Chris Cusack () will lead an interactive activity and discuss how the public can get involved in Ohio's redistricting process
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Ohio Redistricting with Geographers: New Criteria and Communities of Interest
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Date and Time: September 23rd, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET
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