[LWVNM Action] Governor's Proclamation on the December 6th special session

[Richard Mason]

*The Governor came through on our request to her about making a statement
about fair redistricting. See the bolded paragraph..Also, the members of
the Citizen Redistricting Committee have been invited to address the Senate
on Monday - we think it will be Senate Rules.*
*More details soon.*

*Dick Mason*
Dec 2, 2021 | Legislative Updates
<https://www.governor.state.nm.us/category/legislative-updates/>, Press
Releases <https://www.governor.state.nm.us/category/press-releases/>
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will on Monday call the New Mexico
Legislature into special session to finalize and approve new legislative
district maps beginning at noon on Monday, December 6, as required once
each decade by the state constitution.
The legislature will also during the session appropriate outstanding
American Rescue Plan Act funds to address the urgent needs of New Mexicans
in communities large and small.
“My administration’s working relationship with the Legislature has been
incredibly productive, for the benefit of New Mexicans, for several years
now,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “We have achieved a lot together, and we
have a lot more to do. I am sure that lawmakers will meet this moment and
deliver this massively important federal funding to New Mexicans in a
strategic and meaningful way.
“*A fundamental part of our American democracy is ensuring that all voters
are represented, and the redistricting effort will make sure that the right
of all New Mexicans to vote is complemented by fair representation through
their elected officials. I look forward to a productive and collegial
session and know lawmakers and legislative leadership will as always carry
out the people’s business thoughtfully and respectfully, in a way that
honors this important work.”*
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