Proposed Schedule for Public Hearings by Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

The Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in Michigan has proposed a schedule for conducting public hearings to inform the public about the redistricting process, gather input, and ensure wide public participation. The commission will hold hearings in various locations across the state, utilizing technology for transparency and public engagement.

• Redistricting Process
• Public Hearings
• Michigan
• Citizen Engagement
• Commission

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1. PROPOSED SCHEDULE PROPOSED SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 1

2. REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT Before commissioners draft any plan, the commission shall hold at least ten public hearings throughout the state of Michigan. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 2

3. PURPOSE PURPOSE 1 2 3 Inform the public about the redistricting process. Purpose and responsibilities of the commission. Solicit information from the public about potential plans. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 3

4. COMMUNICATION ASSETS COMMUNICATION ASSETS Statewide Market Research Photos/Videos/Branding Identify Key Messages Communication Plan Public Comment Tool Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 4

5. OUTREACH OUTREACH MARCH Local and county governments APRIL Statewide organizations and their affiliates MAY Community-based outreach Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 5

6. PUBLIC HEARING CRITERIA PUBLIC HEARING CRITERIA The commission shall conduct its hearings in a manner that invites wide public participation in the state. The commission shall use technology to provide contemporaneous public observation and meaningful public participation in the redistricting process during all meetings and hearings. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 6

7. PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES GAYLORD 1stand 2nd Treetop Resorts May 4 Marquette Northern Michigan University May 6 Benton Harbor Lake Michigan College May 11 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 7

8. PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES Muskegon Lakeshore Convention Center May 12 GRAND RAPIDS 1stand 2nd Devos Center May 13 Ann Arbor University of Michigan May 17 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 8

9. PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES LANSING 1stand 2nd Lansing Center May 18 Midland Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center May 19 FLINT Dort Financial Center May 20 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 9

10. PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES Southfield Southfield Pavilion May 24 Dearborn Ford Conference Center May 25 NOVI 1stand 2nd Suburban Collection Showplace May 26 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 10

11. PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES PROPOSED LOCATIONS AND DATES DETROIT 1stand 2nd TCF Center (Cobo Hall) May 27 WARREN 1stand 2nd MRCC Banquet Center June 2 Port Huron Blue Water Convention Center June 3 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 11

12. Questions or Comments? Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 12