Statement from Secretary of State Brown on the Legislative Redistricting Agreement
I applaud the work done by the four lead negotiators on the legislative redistricting plan.
I have said from the beginning that the diverse, unique, and knowledgeable perspectives of the 90 legislators, augmented by considerable public input, could produce a sound and reasonable plan. Having these varied voices at the table is better for Oregonians than one person drawing a map, no matter how much public involvement is included.
I will closely watch this proposed agreement play out through the process and continue to encourage the legislature to meet their constitutional obligation to redraw legislative and congressional districts. If the votes are there, this legislature could do what hasn’t been done in decades.
If both chambers pass the bill and the Governor signs it, Oregonians will have been well- served and I offer my congratulations to the countless members of the public who provided testimony and to the legislators who made this potential agreement possible. This is an accomplishment each legislator should be proud of – a job well done.
For more information, please contact:
Gina Mattioda
Director of Communications
gina.mattioda@state.or.us
503-986-2368
