Below are links to CLOSUP's resources on redistricting and communities of interest (COIs), as well as to other groups that can assist on this topic.
Partners
- Voters Not Politicians
- Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR)
- League of Women Voters of Michigan
CLOSUP and Partners Webinar Series
- Michigan redistricting: A model for the nation? Evaluating the state's new maps and process — January 19, 2022
- How communities can promote their interests in Michigan's redistricting: Lessons learned — September 29, 2021
- Watch the webinar
- Slides
- Moon Duchin: COI collection and aggregation in Michigan
- Sue Hammersmith: Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
- Hayg Oshagan: Minorities and Redistricting 2021
- Michigan redistricting: Making public hearings fair and effective — April 20, 2021
- The Next Big Thing: Redistricting In Michigan And The Role Of Communities Of Interest — February 25, 2021
MICRC Meetings at U-M
- November 18, 2021 Public meeting of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioners in the Michigan Union Ballroom
- September 2, 2021 Public meetings of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commissioners in the Michigan Union Ballroom
Reports and more from CLOSUP
- CLOSUP Report: The Role of Communities of Interest in Michigan's New Approach to Redistricting: Recommendations to the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
- Downloadable infographic on COIs and redistricting in Michigan
- Access to a list of possible COIs CLOSUP compiled: contact us by phone (734-647-4091) or by email ([email protected])
Other resources
- Short video on COIs, produced by a student team at the Gerald R. Ford School's Program in Practical Policy Engagement, on behalf of Voters Not Politicians
- Website for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (please note: CLOSUP’s current outreach efforts are conducted on our own, and not tasked by the Commission)
- Continuing education resources from Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research
- Other groups that can assist:
- Voters Not Politicians (email Charlie Beall at [email protected] or Connie Cook at [email protected])
- Michigan Nonprofit Association (email Mariana Martinez at [email protected])
- League of Women Voters of Michigan (email Susan Smith at [email protected])
- Princeton gerrymandering project
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