[LWVNM Action] House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1) Independent Redistricting Commission has been filed

[Barbara Calef]

Dick,

I think a more persuasive argument might be that we cannot count on the
legislature to always act in the public interest.  Just consider what is
happening in the U.S. House.

Barbara

On Fri, Jan 6, 2023 at 7:41 PM Richard Mason via Action <
action at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Representative Natalie Figueroa has filed HJR1 - Independent Redistricting
> Commission. If passed by a simple majority of the two legislative chambers
> it will go on the ballot in 2024. 77% of New Mexicans want an
> independent redistricting commission and only 12% oppose it.* IT IS TIME
> TO LET THE VOTERS DECIDE*
>
> See attached Executive Summary of the 2021 redistricting process. Please
> note the two bolded paragraphs at the end. *The legislators may think
> they did a good job, but the public doesn't agree with them.*
>
> These points should be made when discussing HJR1 with legislators
>
> For the full report and more info go to www.fairdistrictsnm.org
>
> *This has been a 4 year project for the LWVNM and has been a LWVUS
> priority.*
>
> Dick Mason
> Voting & Elections Director
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