With Citizen Maps of Increasing Importance, Critics Say Redistricting Outreach is Lacking
Critics have called into question commission’s efforts to bring people out to public hearings and public meetings. (Credit: Jahd Khalil)
The Virginia Redistricting Commission has 45 days to draw new state legislative maps, starting Thursday.
An unintended hot-mic moment demonstrates how important it is for communities to speak up. But Jahd Khalil reports the commission has been criticized for its efforts to reach out to them.