HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM. 58.1 re Final Plan from M. ReimerEoff, Karen
From: geomike5@att.net
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 10:53 AM
To: keoff@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: redistricting commission agenda
Ms. Rene Siracusa
Chair, Redistricting Committee
November 10, 2011
Dear Madam Chair,
It is somewhat disturbing that the 'final" redistricting map was modified. The effect of course is to advantage
incumbent council members and 1 hope this was not the intent of the change. Nonetheless, that is the result,
and the commission should have recognized it as such and promoting commission members should have been
forthcoming with that impact. It is especially important that the commission should on their own initiative rule
the last minute changes in violation of the commission guidelines about establishing boundaries that impact
seated council members and 1 would favor such a ruling by the redistricting commission chair.
The commission worked hard and 1 do not want it said that they were duped at the last minute into some
favoritism. The fact that you can claim that you did not know is not sufficient for this comes under the
responsibility to the people of this Island that you should have known.
Alternatively, 1 ask that you put the redistricting map on the agenda for the December 22, 2011 meeting as
there is still time to do so under sunset
provisions. /further ask that you reconsider the following changes. Move
district 7 southward to where it was previously, simply an historical placement. Move the boundary of district
6 eastward to retain the population distribution required by redistricting laws and shift district 3 and 4 as
needed for the some purpose. Some of district 7 may be given to district 8.
The reason for this minor adjustment is to provide for overall fairness and consistent application of what has
already transpired.
Note that I am not asking anything about seated council members.
Thank you for your consideration.
Michael Reimer
Mike Reimer
GeoMike5@ott.net
COMM. 58.1