Governor Cuomo has threatened to veto any redistricting plan that is not crafted by an independent or nonpartisan body.
"That would be a dumb reason to veto it," said , Assemblyman Jack McEneny (D-Albany), who added "I think that would be a very petty approach."
Governor Cuomo's response boiled down to this: Tough. "My position is crystal clear, has been for a long time," Cuomo said during a Syracuse appearance. "I will veto a plan that is not independent or a plan that is partisan."
"I want to have lines drawn that represent the people of the state of New York, not a particular assemblyman," Cuomo said.
By law, the Legislature must redraw legislative and congressional lines every 10 years based on the latest census figures.
If Cuomo follows through on his veto threat, the matter would be decided by the courts.
Let's hope the Governor stays true to his words.
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