Drawing the New York City Council district lines has begun. Historically, New York City's redistricting process is more open and responsive to the community than New York State's famously closed redistricting procedure. New York City Council districts will be redrawn by a fifteen member Districting Commission established under provisions of the City Charter. On July 17th, the Commission held their first public meeting to handle some administrative details, including announcing the dates for citywide public hearing.
Common Cause/NY is coordinating a program of public education and engagement regarding New York City redistricting. The program seeks to provide diverse communities throughout the five boroughs with the tools and knowledge necessary to participate in local redistricting for New York City. The education program is coordinated to coincide with the start of public hearings.
BROOKLYN
Monday, August 13th - 5PM-9PM
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street
New York, NY 11209
MANHATTAN
Thursday, August 16th - 5PM-9PM
New York Law School
185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
STATEN ISLAND
Monday, August 20th - 5PM-9PM
Staten Island Borough Hall
10 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
QUEENS
Tuesday, August 21st - 5PM-9PM
Queens Library at Flushing
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
BRONX
Thursday, August 23rd - 5PM-9PM
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
East Dining Room, Music Building
Bronx, NY 10468
Prior to the hearings, you may submit written comments to the NYC Districting Commission by mail to:
NYC Districting Commission
Attn: Jonathan Ettricks
253 Broadway, 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10007
or by email to: hearings@districting.nyc.gov
Use the above link to pre-register for the meetings.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote!
Michael H. Drucker
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