For Immediate Release

Contact: Co-Executive Directors

Karen Blatt: Blattk@nyirc.gov

Douglas Breakell: Breakelld@nyirc.gov

NYS Independent Redistricting Commission announces final

                   Catch-all Virtual Hearing and Commission timeline

The Commissioners of the NYS Independent Redistricting Commission announced Wednesday, November 23^rd a final virtual catch-all hearing will take place virtually on Sunday, December 5^th at 2 p.m. The commission also announced that they cannot guarantee that any public submissions received after December 6^th will be considered as part of the line drawing process.

The commission also announced a timeline for them to come together and work toward one final set of maps to be sent to the legislature. Following the December 5^th virtual hearing, the commission will begin deliberations to come to a consensus on a final set of maps. The commission will provide updates to the public on Wednesday, December 22^nd. On Monday January 3^rd, the commission will meet to vote on the final proposal to be sent to the legislature. 

For those that would like to participate in the December 5^th virtual hearing you must register at www.nyirc.gov. Registration for the hearing will end on December 3^rd at 2 p.m. 

NYS Independent Redistricting Commissioners

David Imamura-Chair

Jack Martins-Vice Chair

Eugene Benger

Ross Brady

John Conway

Elaine Frazier

John Flateau

Charles Nesbitt

Willis Stephens

Ivelisse Cuevas-Molina