WHAT:

Redistricting 2011: It Starts Now, Presented by the Levin College Forum in Partnership with the League of Women Voters

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 more about these proposals, their potential ramifications and the importance of the 2010 census.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:00-3:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Cleveland State University
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
Glickman-Miller Hall, Roberta Steinbacher Atrium
1717 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH

MODERATOR:

Janice B. Patterson, League of Women Voters

AGENDA:

Ohio’s current process:
Mark Salling, Director, Northern Ohio Data and Information Service (NODIS), Levin College, Cleveland State University; Fellow, Center for Community Solutions

The redistricting process in other states:
Candace Hoke, Professor, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University (invited)

Principles for fair elections:
Ann Henkener, Redistricting Specialist for The League of Women Voters of Ohio

Redistricting Initiatives: Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State

Legislative Proposals in Ohio

Questions and Discussion

The program is free and open to the public. To register visit www.urban.csuohio.edu/forum or call 216.523.7330. Contact Kathy Hexter at 216.687.6941 for more information about the Levin Forum.

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