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Like their Republican counterparts in previous meetings, McClure and Stoller throughout Monday’s hearing raised questions about future meetings and the type of data that would be used for redistricting. They also offered critiques about the lack of advance notice for meetings.

McClure said the low attendance for Monday’s hearing was partially due to a lack of advance notice. And the Republicans weren’t the only ones who highlighted the late notice of the meeting. Sen. Sally Turner (D-Lincoln) said she couldn’t attend the meeting in person because she received “such short notice.”

Um, Sen. Sally Turner (from Beason, not Lincoln) is a Republican. Point being, the complaints were not bipartisan.

Also, according to the General Assembly’s dashboard, that March 22nd hearing in Peoria was officially posted six days earlier on March 16th. Also, too, does she not have any staff?

…Adding… CHANGE Illinois fundraising email…

Illinois lawmakers have said time and time again that they will work with the public in the redistricting process to make Illinois districts as representative of their communities as possible.

Though they’ve said they want public input in committee hearings, little has been done to advertise the hearings. A promised public access portal that will allow Illinoisans to submit maps of their communities have not yet been revealed. The public deserves transparency during this critical map-drawing time, especially with the expected delay in delivery of census data.

CHANGE Illinois Executive Director, Madeleine Doubek said this about transparency in the process: “We need to ensure that people in every corner of this great diverse state of ours have a chance to participate to provide their input and have it responded to.”

In these uncertain times of delayed census data, transparency is key when it comes to redistricting. Lawmakers are planning to draw our political districts for the next 10 years and It is vital that our voices be heard as our districts are drawn.

Are you aware that Illinois Senators already have held four public hearings on new political districts? Only a handful of residents have been present to provide input.

I dunno, maybe they could help get the word out by using that fundraising list to blast out notices about the hearings?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:40 am

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==I dunno, maybe they could help get the word out by using that fundraising list to blast out notices about the hearings?==

But they only have 6 days to plan that!

Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 10:46 am
This is not a valid argument. I live in a small village. It’s 30 minutes to the edge of one city and 15 to another. 35 to go to the other side of that city.- where the mall is. I do those drives almost every day and I bet she does too. My guess is that she’s either in Peoria, Lincoln or Bloomington daily.

Comment by thoughts matter Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:15 am
I have bad news for Change Illinois. Regular folks are not nearly as interested in redistricting as Change Illinois is.

Comment by Roman Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:22 am
Transparency is in the eye of the beholder. I’m sure expectations will be dashed.

IMHO, transparency should entail:

1) Defining the data being used;

2) The creation of a link for submitting draft maps and the publication of submission requirements; and

3) The timeline for hearings, submissions and legislative action.

Let’s be realistic and understand this is a very political process which means most of the work will be done behind closed doors in rooms filled with computers, stressed staffers and worrying politicians. The end result will be whatever the Dems think they can get away with and the courts will accept.

Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:28 am
===Um, Sen. Sally Turner (from Beason, not Lincoln) is a Republican. Point being, the complaints were not bipartisan.===

Fundamentals matter.

This type of error… yikes.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:31 am
- Roman - Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 11:22 am:

The big donors that Change hides the names of must

Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:06 pm
===Also, too, does she not have any staff?===

Scheduling or “checking a calendar” would seem to be an important fundamental for a legislator.

Like… attendance, committees, and meetings… how can you fulfill that prong of being a legislator if ya can’t even plan a schedule or check a calendar?

I’m also guessing (snark on) anyone could walk from any point in this state and get to Springfield in 6 days, amirite? (snark off)

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:10 pm
Here’s the coverage from the Pantagraph on the West Central Illinois hearing. It was in-person, but also said it was streamed live. Do any of these meetings allow for remote participation, or do you have to actually be in-person the night of for live comments? https://tinyurl.com/b8vhm96a

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:21 pm
The problem is there are two Senator Turners who got appointed to represent parts of Sangamon county line within a month of each other. Sally (Rep) Doris (Dem). Probably won’t be the last time it gets mixed up.

Comment by Broom Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:26 pm
I suggest that a mandatory cheese pairing occur at these hearings.

Comment by PublicServant Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:56 pm
===The problem is there are two===

LOL

Pretty obvious differences between the two.

And a typo is one thing, but making the claim that a Democrat stood up with Republicans when that clearly wasn’t the case is quite another.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 12:56 pm
So glad others noticed all those Turners are interchangeable — just ask Art and Art Jr. — maybe it is better the DailyLIne nevers let us past the firewall?
Now let’s have a race to se who can find a Change IL 990 and see what the fight for the fair map pays these daysr

Comment by Annonin' Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 1:29 pm
You always need at least seven days to plan any travel in Illinois. There are so many borders to cross, visa/passport issues, etc., and don’t get me started on the number of time warps.

Comment by Snarkie from Schaumburg Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 4:27 pm
Hi, I’m Larry and this is my brother Darryl and this is my other brother Darryl.

Comment by J. W. Bugswell III Wednesday, Mar 24, 21 @ 5:16 pm

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