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Improving Illinois Town Hall (Bradley University)

Event by Change Illinois Action Fund

Why do new maps matter to me?

Elected officials in Chicago and statewide reshape their districts every decade—but they prioritize their political careers instead of us and our communities of interest!

These maps dictate policy and the flow of power and money in our city. Let’s talk about how communities can organize to make change happen.

We, the people, need to take back our power and demand fairer redistricting instead of more corruption.

Whether you’re worried about gun violence, abortion, rising costs, quality education or any other concern, it all starts with making sure we have fair districts.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 11:10 am

Comments

They’re starting early for 2031.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 11:12 am
It can backfire. Look at Cook County Board of Review. Cabonargi spearheaded the redistrict to move Latinos out of his district. He lost by a pretty good margin none the less.

Comment by Thiels Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 11:15 am
Why bother to mention Chicago specifically if everyone must do it statewide? Never mind.

Comment by Jibba Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 11:49 am
I’m more interested in their remap campaigns in red states…funny, I never hear anything about those…

Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 2:16 pm
A ten year campaign for Fair Maps? Umm, yea, that’s not gonna get them very far…

Comment by New Day Thursday, Sep 8, 22 @ 2:32 pm

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