North Shore Fair Maps: Maps matter – a message to our Legislature and the public
On Thursday October 28, a marathon 9-hour committee hearing about Wisconsin redistricting was held. Only two people — the bills’ authors — testified in favor of the maps. In stark contrast, more than 200 people from all parts of the state traveled to Madison to show their disapproval of the maps, including scholars well versed on redistricting. The hearing highlighted the many deficiencies of the proposed maps. To help educate legislators prior to voting on SB621 / AB624, voters across Wisconsin are sending the attached memorandum to their State Senators and Assembly Representatives, making five points: 1) in Wisconsin