[LWVNM Action] Action Digest, Vol 25, Issue 8

[Sonya Berg]

Will the special session be held by both the house and the senate, only
one, or a combined single body?
*Nevertheless She Persisted, 2020 Centennial Celebration of Woman's Vote   *
*Sonya Berg*


On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 10:50 AM <action-request at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

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> Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:49:36 -0700
> From: Richard Mason <dickmasonnm at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [LWVNM Action] Need letters to the editor on redistricting
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> Below is an example of an effective letter to the editor on redistricting.
> I am also attaching a document with various themes that can be used, but
> the content should always contain the message that the Citizen
> Redistricting Committee was a victory for New Mexicans and that the
> legislature should show the same respect for fairness and transparency.
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> Local Presidents can sign for the local Leagues. I checked with Hannah.
> Others can write as individuals.
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> The redistricting special session starts on December 6th
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> Thank you and please forward any letters to Kathleen at
> fairdistricts at lwvnm.org
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> Thanks,
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> Dick Mason
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> HE CRC PROCESS HAS BEEN A
> VICTORY FOR NEW MEXICANS
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> LTE by Evelyn Vinogradov to *The Independent* newspaper in Edgewood, NM,
> Fri 11/12/21
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> I have previously written about the Citizen?s Redistricting Committee and
> its effort to study/recommend the redrawing of political districts in NM.
>
> I?m pleased to say that the CRC has operated openly and provided plentiful
> opportunities for public comment (mine included), which they used to
> develop the maps that reflect the wishes of New Mexicans. The CRC has
> submitted its specific map recommendations to the public and to our
> legislators. The ball is now in the Roundhouse?s court.
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> During the upcoming Special Session the Legislature should show the same
> respect for the people of New Mexico by following the guidance of the
> Citizen Redistricting Committee.
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> MY SPECIFIC ASKS OF THE LEGISLATURE ARE AS FOLLOWS
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> A. Select the CRC maps that:
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> -Comply with the Voting Rights Act
> -Are free of partisan gerrymandering
> -Protect Communities of Interest
> -Respect governmental boundaries including Tribal boundaries.
> -Avoid favoring incumbents.
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> B. If the Legislature amends the maps sent to them by the CRC, they should
> provide a detailed explanation of why they amended the maps.
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> C. During the Special Session on Redistricting all Legislative meetings
> should follow the letter and spirit of the Open Meetings Act. The public's
> business should be conducted in full public view. The actions of the public
> bodies should be taken openly and all deliberations be made open to the
> public. Public access to the proceedings is an essential element of a
> properly functioning democracy.
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> We have paid attention to the redistricting process and will continue to do
> so.
> I?m sure your legislator would like to hear from constituents on this
> issue.
> Find contact information here:
> https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find_My_Legislator
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