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In response to having "heard the clarion call from the citizens of our commonwealth about the need to reform the process of mapping legislativ...
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In response to having "heard the clarion call from the citizens of our commonwealth about the need to reform the process of mapping legislative districts so that the interests of voters, and not elected officials, are protected to the greatest extent possible," Rep. Babette Josephs today announced that she will introduce legislation addressing legislative redistricting in Pennsylvania. As was discussed at length during the Philly ADA's forum, Rep. Josephs will propose a statutory amendment to the current redistricting process. The act, titled the Redistricting Openness and Fairness Act (ROFA), will provide specific redistricting guidelines to Pennsylvania's Legislative Reapportionment Commission. Significantly, ROFA would require the Legislative Reapportionment Commission to consider the input of the general public, including "citizen plans," in creating any redistricting plan.
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