Thursday, May 5, 2011

Committee on Redistricting Sends Map to the Full House

DENVER—The House Committee on Redistricting voted in favor of the “Colorado Communities Map” this evening.  The vote came after hours of testimony with the vast majority of witnesses speaking in favor of the Republican sponsored map. 

The “Colorado Communities Map” is a fair redistricting map that respects Colorado’s diverse geographic and cultural differences, is in line with state law, reflects the will of the vast majority of Coloradans, and includes Democrat recommendations.

“Today we’ve seen a broad coalition of independents, Democrats and Republicans, business and civic leaders, citizens and editorial boards come out in favor of the ‘Colorado Communities Map,’” said Balmer.  “The reason so many people and organizations are supporting our map is because we listened and taken account what they wanted in a redistricting map and kept communities whole.” 

Two of Colorado’s largest newspapers came out in support of the GOP sponsored map today.  The Pueblo Chieftain stated it’s “the best redistricting map yet to surface this year.”  And the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel said the Democrat’s “amounts to a raised middle finger” aimed at rural Colorado. 

“Our hope is that Democrats in the House and Senate will join the growing list of citizens and organizations who support the ‘Colorado Communities Map,’” added Balmer.  “This map ensures Colorado’s communities, including rural Colorado, has a voice in Washington, D.C.”  

The “Colorado Communities Map,” House Bill 1319, now moves to the House of Representatives for further discussion. 

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