Let’s Talk About Redistricting! Part 1: The Basics with Phil Gardner and Marty Campbell (Sept. 15, 2021)

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What do you know about redistricting? It happens every ten years, and it’s based on the population data developed through the census, and it’s the building block of our democracy.

Redistricting is the process for redrawing the boundary lines for congressional districts, state legislative districts, county council districts, and city council districts. In some states, it’s super partisan and may involve “gerrymandering” (defined: “the manipulation of an electoral constituency’s boundaries so as to favor one party or class.”)

But not in Washington! We do things better! Really! (Seriously, we really do.)

Phil Gardner, COS for Lt Governor Denny Heck, and Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell sit down with host Evelyn Lopez to discuss the redistricting process in anticipation of our state Redistricting Commission releasing proposed legislative district and congressional district maps this month.

You can find more information, and try drawing your own state maps at:

• Washington Redistricting Commission: https://www.redistricting.wa.gov/
• Pierce County Redistricting Committee: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7423/129753/Pierce-County-Districting-CommitteeQu

Questions or comments? Send them our way!

Evelyn Lopez: [e-mail] @True_Tacoma