There is a movement afoot to count and draw district lines based on the total number of citizens of voting age. This is a radical departure from the historical approach of counting everyone included in the decennial census. This topic has far-reaching implications for the distribution of resources and services in our communities. It would also have significant impact on who is represented by our elected leaders and the constituencies to which they are directly accountable.
This webinar will:
- share findings from new opinion research about using total population versus citizens of voting age when drawing district lines – and how to talk about this technical, yet important issue for communities and our democracy.
- provide background on the topic
- present new research about public attitudes
- begin a discussion about ways to discuss this issue
- give a quick overview of the funder collaborative
The webinar will be useful to funders who have been engaged in the 2020 census, as well as those who are interested in the upcoming redistricting efforts in states.
The webinar link and dial-in information will be sent next week to those who register >>
SPEAKERS
Gary Bass, Bauman Foundation
David Mermin, Lake Research Partners
Cathy Duvall, Fair Representation in Redistricting Initiative
CO-HOSTS
Bauman Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), Open Society Foundations, Philanthropy Colorado, Philanthropy New York, United Philanthropy Forum