Redistricting 2011:  It Starts Now

Presented in Partnership with Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 1-3:30 p.m.

Cleveland State University, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs

Glickman Miller Hall, Roberta Steinbacher Atrium

1717 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

In 2011, Ohio will redraw its state and congressional districts based on the results of the 2010 Census.  How this is done will determine the political landscape of the state for the next 10 years or more.  There are a number of proposals to change the process.  Join us to learn what these proposals are, how they might change the process and the importance of the 2010 census.

Agenda

1:00-1:10         Ned Hill, Dean, Levin College of Urban Affairs, Welcome and introductions

1:10-1:40         Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State

Ohio Redistricting Initiatives

Panel Discussion

Moderator:      Janice Patterson, League of Women Voters

1:40-2:00         Mark Salling, Director, Northern Ohio Data and Information Service (NODIS), Levin College, Cleveland State University; Fellow, Center for Community Solutions:  The current redistricting process in Ohio

2:00-2:15         Michael McDonald, George Mason University, Department of Public and International Affairs:  The redistricting process in other states

2:15-2:25         Ann Henkener, redistricting specialist for The League of Women Voters of Ohio:  Principles for Fair Elections

2:25-2:35         Jon Husted, Ohio State Senator (pre-recorded video message)

2:35-2:45         Armond Budish, Speaker, Ohio House of Representatives (pre-recorded video message)

2:45-3:00         Questions and Discussion

Free and open to the public.

Registration requested at www.urban.csuohio.edu/forum or call 216- 523-7330

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