Senate Does Bare Minimum, Holds Redistricting Hearing

Madison, Wis. – The Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection held a public hearing today on a Republican redistricting proposal. In response, Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement:

“For nearly five hours citizens from across the state testified against the Republicans’ bill, with no one except the bill authors speaking in favor. A key theme that emerged from today’s testimony was a lack of trust in the process that produced this legislation.

“Today must be the start of a renewed statewide process in which both parties work together to build trust, ensure transparency, and incorporate public input. Redistricting is too important to be rushed. I look forward to working alongside legislators who are serious about redistricting reform in an honest effort to create a fair process that works for our state.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.