process reached unprecedented and historic levels. Thank you to everyone who participated. If you need any information about this redistricting cycle, see https://t.co/CcdeRk3i3G. (2)
The 2021-22 Redistricting Commission has finished its work. Under the leadership of the youngest and most diverse Commission ever appointed, staff executed a robust public outreach campaign to solicit input into the mapping process. Participation in the 2021 redistricting (1)
Statement from @RedistrictingWA on today's Supreme Court decision. "The Commission appreciates the Supreme Court’s quick decision to allow the redistricting process to continue forward per the RCW." #waleg#waelex#redistricting#drawyourwa
The Supreme Court today concluded "the plan adopted by the Washington State Redistricting Commission met the constitutional deadline and substantially complied with the statutory deadline to transmit the matter to the legislature... #waleg#waelex#redistricting#drawyourwa
Accordingly, the Washington State Redistricting Commission shall complete any remaining tasks necessary to complete its work so that the process for finalizing the redistricting plan...." #waleg#waelex#redistricting#drawyourwa
“These maps reflect the input of thousands of people who took part in the process with us. It would be a shame to see these maps go unconsidered simply because the clock struck 12.” #waleg#waelex#drawyourwa
The Washington State Redistricting Commission today published its agreed upon final mapping plan and sent the plan to the Supreme Court. https://t.co/0EpuwcOkHh #waleg#waelex#drawyourwa
, and full consideration of the eight Tribes with which the commission consulted. “While we acknowledge we missed the deadline for our maps to be considered by the LEG, we see no reason why the Court can’t do so,” said Commission Chair Sarah Augustine. #waleg#waelex#drawyourwa
Statement from @RedistrictingWA
"Last night, after substantial work marked by mutual respect and dedication to the important task, the four voting commissioners on the state redistricting commission were unable to adopt a districting plan by the midnight deadline. #waleg#waelex
The late release of the 2020 census data combined with technical challenges hampered the commission's work considerably. Pursuant to RCW 44.05.100, the Supreme Court now has jurisdiction to adopt a districting plan. #waleg#waelex