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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 17, 2013 04:24 PM |
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| From: | Representative Michael K. Hanna |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Co-sponsor- Redistricting Map |
| In the coming week, I plan to re-introduce legislation that will create a fair redistricting map, putting aside partisan interests and protecting the interests of the voters. This plan will minimize district splits in counties and municipalities and ensure equality of representation across congressional districts. It will emphasize the compactness of districts while ensuring traditional communities of interest remain together in the same district. Voting is the only way citizens can hold their government accountable. Based on what we’ve seen so far in this process, redistricting has become a game, which cripples competitive elections and ensures incumbency protection. This is politics at its worst and a backwards movement in transparency and reform. We should make certain that every person’s vote counts, putting the interests of all the citizens first not just the politicians. My legislation will not suppress the voices of 12.7 million of Pennsylvania residents, but allow their voices to be heard through their vote. If you have any questions, please contact Alycia Laureti via e-mail at alaureti@pahouse.net or via phone at 2-2283. |
Memo Updated: January 17, 2013 04:26 PM