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Redistricting Commission Finishes Final Meeting

November 4th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission held its final meeting Wednesday wrapping up several months of studying and analyzing proposed maps of congressional and legislative districts. The commission said more than 4,100 people took part in one of its 35 hearings that were held virtually and over social media. Governor Larry Hogan appointed members to the balanced commission, in an attempt to avoid the kind of gerrymandering that has taken place in the past…

 Hogan has been critical of a General Assembly redistricting panel, which he says has not done a good job of involving and informing the public…