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The League of Women Voters of the Houston Area Presents
Redistricting: Are You Being Represented?

(02/08/2011)

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The League of Women Voters of the Houston Area Presents

Redistricting: Are You Being Represented?

Thursday, Feb. 10th at 5:30 p.m.

Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center

2020 Hermann Drive 77004

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Richard W. Murray, University of Houston, Hobby Center for Public Policy

Panel Discussion Featuring

Rogene Calvert, Texas Asian-American Redistricting Initiative

Claudia Ortega-Hogue, National Association of Latino Elected Officials

Carroll Robinson, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Moderated by

Mary Benton, KPRC-Channel Two and On the Beat with Mary Benton Blog

A panel will provide an overview and historical context to understand redistricting. The U. S. Constitution requires apportionment after the decennial census and the Texas legislature draws new State Senate, State Representative, State Board of Education and US Congressional district lines. This year, the Houston City Council will be adding two new council districts and redrawing all the district lines. Since the elected officials will be drawing the lines, political party and incumbent interests will be considered. But will your interests be considered? Citizens should know how the process works and how each can become involved. Come learn how you can engage in the redistricting process and how you can educate your friends and neighbors on the importance of their participation in the process.

Light refreshments available.

Learn more at www.LWVHouston.org. RSVP before noon Feb. 9, 2011 by calling 713.784.2923 or emailing lwv@lwvhouston.org. All Houstonians are welcome to attend for free.

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