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Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
April 28th, 2011
6:00 p.m.
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Collier County Boardroom— Building F
Members Present: Chairman Mario Ortiz; Manuel Gonzalez; David Correa;Zetty Rivera, Ileana Ramos
Members Absent-Excused: Renato Fernandez,William Forbes and Valaree Maxwell
Others Present: Tatiana Gust, HAAB staff liaison.
Call to Order: Chairman Mario Ortiz called the meeting to order at 6:11, noting that a quorum was
established.
Approve the Meeting Agenda: David Correa motioned to approve the agenda,seconded by Ileana
Ramos. The motion was carried 5-0.
Approval of Minutes from the Meeting of March 24th,2011: David Correa motioned to approve the
minutes, Mario Ortiz seconded. The motion carried 5-0. n ,�
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law Enforcement report by Manny Gonzalez
Mr. Gonzalez attended the meeting for the minority task force,the subject of the meeting was"drugs".
These drugs are not the typical drugs but regular pills that now are killing people, pills such as oxicodone
among others. Kids from other states,sell them at college campus for$20 to$25 per pill.There are ways
to buy the pills legally with a valid prescription.We have a problem;we have doctors with license that
sit all day long writing prescriptions for pills like oxicodone without treating patients.They are just
making money not taking care of patients.
The new governor does not want to violate the rights of the patients by controlling the issuance of the
prescriptions,the real patients have the right of privacy.When sheriff's office goes after drug houses the
money collected can be used to start a task force to combat this type of problem.This pill is killing a lot
of people through over doses.
This is a problem that is affecting everyone and that's why the sheriff office is getting involved.Specially
to make sure that high school kids are protected from this drug.
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The law cannot do anything against these doctors that are circumventing the system.They cannot
prevent the business of selling the drug if they have a prescription for it.The doctors keep the records.
They consider Florida the pill mill for other states.Oxicodone makes you very comfortable and relaxed.
Question: Does the FDA require that after so many times of prescribing the same medicine to the same
person can do something about it?
Manny indicated no, it will be like checking aspirins.
If you have information about this type of businesses,you can contact the Lieutenant Sheriffs office.
It was also mentioned that there are some campaigns to eliminate the unused drugs from households to
prevent teenagers from misuse of them.
Census report by David Correa
The 2010 census results were released. David present details about the census and the relation of the
data to the Hispanic community.
David read an article with regards to the census(attached to the minutes)
Collier county needs to establish new boundaries with new districts. Districts didn't grow equally so
there must be a redistricting.Collier County has 331,520 habitants
The Hispanic population in the United States is close to 50 millions.The illegal population in the United
States is over 12 million.
Mario Ortiz—Redistricting
There are three phases for redistricting,first there is the consequences from the last census. Florida was
recognized from one of the few states to comply with dealing with minority.
Amendment#5 alluded to legislative redistricting
Amendment#6 alluded congressional redistricting
What is redistricting?The redraw of political boundary lines
Why is so important? For additional information please visit www.mydistrictbuilding.org
Florida is a State of concern.
Mario passed information about regional redistricting and how you can participate in the process.
Mario provided three websites where to get additional information about redistricting.
It is an interesting process;there is a lot of politics. Minorities are in disadvantage,they don't have the
number,and they don't have a voice.
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If any party would like to present something to the board,we need to make sure that both parties have
the opportunity to present to the HAAB board.
Right now Florida has 25 districts. Because of the increase in population Florida has gained 2 new
districts.
Manny asked if we can identify where the additional population is located.
Mario indicated that there are 7 counties that gain population while others loose population. Lee
County has an increase in population. Lee County had an increase of 40%in population since last census.
For the redistricting it does not make a difference about if the population is legal or illegal. It has to do
with the census not with votes.Congressional districts are based in the number of people not in the
number of voting members.
Members and Staff Comments
Letter of resignation from Alejandro Balan was presented to the board.
Mario indicated that three board memberships are expiring on June 2011. Renato Fernandez, Manny
Gonzalez and Bill Forbes.
They will be applying and board members will be reviewing the applications in a future meeting.
Zetty will be preparing a presentation for next meeting.
Adjourn: Motion to adjourn made by David Correa to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m,second bygil! i" '
- ese The motioned carried by a group vote of 5-0.
Next Meeting: The next meeting of the HAAB will be held on April 28`h,2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Board
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The Census Bureau recently released the population totals for Florida,
including the racial and ethic backgrounds by County.
Collier County had 321,520 residents,of which 83,177 were of Hispanic
descent,269,596 were white, and 21,087 were black.
In the 2000 census there were 251,377 residents to bring a 27%increase.
Lee County had a much higher increase from 440,888 to 618,754 a 40%
increase, Hispanics totaled 113,308 and growth is expected to continue.
The economy may cause greater damage to the Hispanic population due to
the lack of employment in the Housing industry and the meager skills that
the newly arrived possess. Tourism which is the other leg in our economy
is seasonal and cannot sustain an individual or family.
Due to the state's increase in population nowl8.8million we will have 2
additional congressional seats to bring a total of 27,providing a power
base to the state. Each member of congress represents on average 710,767
people. The Florida legislature will be responsible for the redistricting, it
will be all political.
Hispanics should benefit from the redistricting as they are responsible for
the growth due to the 40%increase in Hispanic population since the 2000
census. Hispanics now make up 22.5%of the 18.8million residents.
This brings us to the issue of, Collier County establishing new boundaries
for the five Commission districts.
State law requires that after each census, County commissions must divide
the county into districts that are contiguous territories, (touching,next or
adjacent to)as nearly equal in population as practicable.
The redistricting must be done in a odd-numbered year,as 2012 is an
election year,time is crucial.
Collier County's total population is 321,520,while all the districts grew it
was not an equal growth,therefore district lines will have to be adjusted to
reflect the new growth as Commissioners must represent an equal number
of persons. The magic number needed is 64,304 or as close as possible.
Districts 1,2,and 4 need to increase, Districts 3, and 5 will need to
downsize in order to meet those numbers.
The County staff will provide the new maps, after analysis,description of
proposed boundaries, communicating with knowledgeable individuals, and
diverse members of the community including the Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board,the Black Affairs Advisory Board, and the
Commissioners prior to final approval.
The Federal Government may also express an interest in the process.
In order to ensure minority voting power is not unreasonably diluted,under
the Federal Voting Rights Act,political maps must be preapproved.
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Florida Redistricting. Info compiled for HAAB, by Mario Ortiz.
Thursday, April 28, 2011.
In the Florida 2010 elections, two important amendments were approved by the
voters.
Amendment 5 Legislative Redistricting
Won Option Votes
Yes 3,117,636 63
No 1,866,009 37
Precincts Reporting - 6880 of 6881
"Legislative districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or disfavor
an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or
language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process
and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be contiguous. Unless
otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in population as
feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city, county and
geographical boundaries. "
Amendment 6 Congressional Redistricting
Won Option Votes
Yes 3,115,712 63
No 1,838,142 37
Precincts Reporting - 6881 of 6881
"Congressional districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or
disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny
racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the
political process and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be
contiguous. Unless otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in
population as feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city,
county and geographical boundaries. "
Early in March, 2011,Governor Rick Scott requested assistance in determining
who was the proper authority for preclearance for Amendments 5 and 6 (Article
III, Sections 21 and 20, of the Florida Constitution), as adopted by during the
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2010 General Election. Because Amendments 5 and 6 were retrogressive to
minority voters in Florida's five "covered jurisdictions," Collier, Hardee, Hendry,
Hillsborough and Monroe counties.
Florida Redistricting, Amendment 7 did not appear on the November 2,
2010 ballot in Florida as an legislatively-referred constitutional amendment.
The proposal, known as HJR 7231, called for barring lawmakers from favoring
a political party or incumbent when redrawing legislative or congressional
district lines. However, the proposal would allow lawmakers to continue basing
districts on "communities of common interest."[11[21[31[41
On April 26 the House voted 74-42 to refer the amendment to the ballot.151 The
Senate voted 25-14 on April 30; qualifying the measure for the ballot.[61[71 In
order to qualify for the November 2010 ballot the proposed amendment
required a minimum of 60% in the both the House and the Senate.181
On July 8, 2010 Circuit Judge James Shelfer ruled that the legislatively-
proposed amendment would no longer appear on the 2010 general election
ballot. According to reports, the ruling will be appealed to the Florida Supreme
Court. However, a final decision must be made by September 2, the deadline
for measures to be added to the ballot before ballot printing begins.[91[101111]
Text of measure
According to the Florida Department of Elections the summary of the measure
read as follows:1121
In establishing congressional and legislative district boundaries or plans, the
state shall apply federal requirements and balance and implement the standards
in the State Constitution. The state shall take into consideration the ability of
racial and language minorities to participate in the political process and elect
candidates of their choice, and communities of common interest other than
political parties may be respected and promoted, both without subordination to
any other provision of Article III of the State Constitution. Districts and plans are
valid if the balancing and implementation of standards is rationally related to the
standards contained in the State Constitution and is consistent with federal law.
On March 29, David Bishop, Communications Director, Office of the Senate
President and Katie Betta, Communications Director, Office of the Speaker
announced that both bodies had submitted a Preclearance Application for
Amendments 5 and 6.
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In this application, the Legislature is requesting that DOJ preclear (that they
do not dilute) these amendments, under the interpretation that they are
beneficial for preserving and enhancing the rights of minority voters.
SUBMISSION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
The Florida Legislature submits for preclearance two recent amendments
to Florida's Constitution (collectively, the —Amendmentsl). The
Amendments appeared on the 2010 general election ballot as Amendment
5, entitled —Standards for Legislature to Follow in Legislative
Redistricting,' and Amendment 6, entitled —Standards for Legislature to
Follow in Congressional Redistricting.' The Amendments are now Article
III, Section 20 (Amendment 6) and Article III, Section
WHAT IS REDISTRICTING?
The redrawing of Florida's political boundary lines, every ten years, to reflect
changes in population. The Florida Legislature must redraw the State's
Congressional and Legislative boundary lines prior to the 2012 Elections.
WHY IS REDISTRICTING IMPORTANT?
Everyone lives in districts...Congressional, Legislative, etc. Those districts tell
the stories of their communities. Those communities shape representation at
all levels of government.
HOW CAN FLORIDIANS PARTICIPATE?
The Florida House of Representatives is currently developing
MyDistrictBuilder, the online tool for Floridians and their Legislators to
propose new boundary lines for Florida's Congressional, State House, and
State Senate districts.
Legislative Calendar
JANUARY 28, 2010
Florida House presented plans to develop a web-based district building
application to Florida media
APRIL - JULY, 2010
Florida House's MyFloridaCensus initiative; April 1 was the official U.S. Census
Day
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
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Public release of"alpha" version of MyDistrictBuilder at the National
Conference of State Legislature's Fall 2010 Redistricting Conference
DECEMBER 21, 2010
Apportionment of 27 Congressional seats to
Florida
MARCH - MAY, 2011
Public testing of"beta" MyDistrictBuilder
APRIL 1, 2011
U.S. Census Bureau's delivery of redistricting
data to Florida must be completed
JULY, 2011
Launch of MyDistrictBuilder
SUMMER - FALL, 2011
FL Legislature will host statewide redistricting
meetings to take public input
OCTOBER - DECEMBER, 2011
Likely time for House committees to begin
reviewing public input
JANUARY 10 - MARCH 9, 2012
2012 Legislative Session; Legislature
officially approves new district plans
Sources (among many):
http://www.facebook.com/MyDistrictBuilder
http://www.youtube.corn/user/MyDistrictBuilderFL?blend=2286ob=5
http://www.floridaredistricting.org/
*Florida House Districts - 120
*Florida Senate Districts - 40
Florida Elected Officials 2011-2012
Florida Senators (U.S. Senators)
Bill Nelson (D) 716 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-224-5274 Fax: 202-228-2183 Website: http://billnelson.senate.gov
Marco Rubio (R) B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-224-3041 Website: http://rubio.senate.gov/
Florida Congressmen (U.S. Congress)
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Connie Mack (R) District 14
115 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-2536 Fax: 202-226-0439 Website: http://mack.house.gov/
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 105 Naples, FL 34112-5746
Phone: 239-252-6225 Fax: 239-252-8065
David Rivera (R) District 25
417 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-
2778 Fax: 202-226-0346 Website: http://rivera.house.gov/
4715 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite One Naples, FL 34116
Phone: 239-348-1620 Fax: 239-348-3569
Florida State Senators
Larcenia J. Bullard (D) District 39 8603 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 304
Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-668-7344 Fax: 305-668-7346
Statewide: 1-866-234-3734 bullard.larcenia.web@flsenate.gov
Garret Richter (R) District 37 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 203
Naples, FL 34112-5746 Phone: 239-417-6205 richter.garrett.web@flsenate.gov
Florida Representatives
Denise Grimsley (R) District 77 205 S. Commerce Ave., Suite B Sebring, FL 33870-3604
Phone: 863-385-5251 denise.grimsley@myfloridahouse.gov
Matt Hudson (R) District 101 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 212 Naples, FL 34112-5746
Phone: 239-417-6270 matt.hudson@myfloridahouse.gov
Jeanette Nunez (R) District 112 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 305 Naples, FL 34112-5764
Phone: 239-434-5094 jeanette.nunez@myfloridahouse.gov
Kathleen Passidomo (R) District 76 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 304 Naples, FL 34112-5764
Phone: 239-417-6200 kathleen.passidomo@myfloridahouse.gov
Trudi K. Williams (R) District 75 12811 Kenwood Lane, Suite 212 Ft/ Meyers, FL 33907-5648
Phone: 239-433-6775 tudi.williamsJamyfloridahouse.gov
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As MyDistrictBuilder is developed and redistricting proceeds forward, the Data House will provide
Floridians with links to the code and data that represent the framework of the redistricting process.
Questions,comments,need assistance? Email: mydistrictbuilder @myfloridahouse.gov.
April 8. 2011 — Data from the American Community Survey & the Florida Department of Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles
• The American Community Survey, as conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, contains thousands of
demographic data points for Florida, for the period 2005-2009. The data available for download
here is available as used in MyDistrictBuilder:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/t110A1110Data ACS 2011-03-
25.zip(614,042KB)
• This word document explains how the American Community Survey data in MyDistrictBuilder was
produced:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/American Community Survey
Data Process rev110128.doc
• Data here was taken from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on April 1,
2010, the same day as the 2010 Census. The data provides aggregate counts of people in Florida
who had an active driver's license or identification card and were 18 years or older. The data is
viewable by the different layers of census geography. The data does NOT include any personal
identifying information. The data available for download here is available as used in
MyDistrictBuilder:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/t110A1110Data DMV 2011-03-
25.zip(18,033KB)
April 6,2011—2010 Census Data&Census Geography as used in MyDistrictBuilder
• The 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law data)contains Florida's basic population information
as of April 1,2010. The data available for download here is available as used in MyDistrictBuilder:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/t110A1110Data PL2010 2011-
03-24.zip(79,524KB)
Contact: House Redistricting Committee at 400 House Office Building,402 South Monroe Street,Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-1300. Phone (850)488-3928. Email: mvdistrictbuildermvfloridahouse.gov
Florida House of Representatives: www.mvfloridahouse.gov
Home: www.floridaredistricting.orq
"Beta"version of MyDistrictBuilder: floridaredistrictinq.cloudaoD.net/MyDistrictBuilder.asox
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MvDistrictBuilder
Twitter: twitter.com/FLRedistrictinq
YouTube: www.voutube.com/MvDistrictBuilderFL
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• The 2010 Census geographical files (map data) define the layers of geography — Counties, VTDs
(Voting Districts),and Census Blocks—that MyDistrictBuilder provides for drawing new districts. The
map data is in "Well Known Text” (WKT)that can be imported into Windows Azure or Microsoft SQL
Server. The data available for download here is available as used in MyDistrictBuilder:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/tI10All10Geo 2011-04-04.zip
(138,936KB)
• This is a helpful look-up table that cross-references the three layers of census geography—Counties,
VTDs (Voting Districts), and Census Blocks — that MyDistrictBuilder provides for drawing new
districts,with our internal ID for each piece of census geography:
https://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydistrictbuilderdata/t110uogidlist 2011-04-04.zip
(2,939KB)
March 18.2011—Online District Viewer:Summary View of 2010 Census Redistricting Data
• Florida's current 120 State House districts:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=http://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydist
rictbuilder/House2002.kmz
• Florida's current 40 State Senate districts:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=http://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydist
rictbuilder/Senate2002.kmz
• Florida's current 25 Congressional districts:
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=http://censusvalidator.blob.core.windows.net/mydist
rictbuilder/Congressional2002.kmz
March 17.2011—2010 Census Redistricting Data f Public Law 94-1711 Summary Files
• The U.S. Census Bureau made Florida's 2010 Census Redistricting Data available to state
government leaders and the public on March 17,2011. To download the data,visit:
http://www2.census.gov/census 2010/01-Redistricting File--PL 94-171/Florida/.
• Visit the Census Bureau's American FactFinder, http://factfinder2.census.gov/main.html, to search
through Florida's 2010 Census and American Community Survey data for answers to demographic
questions.
Contact: House Redistricting Committee at 400 House Office Building,402 South Monroe Street,Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-1300. Phone(850)488-3928. Email: mvdistrictbuilder @mvfloridahouse.gov
Florida House of Representatives: www.mvfloridahouse.gov
Home: www.floridaredistrictinq.orq
"Beta"version of MyDistrictBuilder: floridaredistricting.cloudaoo.net/MvDistrictBuilder.asox
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MvDistrictBuilder
Twitter: twitter.com/FLRedistricting
YouTube: www.voutube.com/MYDistrictBuilderFL
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February 18,2011—MvDistrictBuilder on CodePlex
• MyDistrictBuilder's code is open and available to the public at www.codeplex.com. The public can
inspect the code, ask questions, comment, and even participate in the development of
MyDistrictBuilder.
• Visit: http://mvdistrictbuilder.codeplex.com/
• About CodePlex: "CodePlex is Microsoft's open source project hosting web site. You can use
CodePlex to create new projects to share with the world,join others who have already started their
own projects,or use the applications on this site and provide feedback."
Contact: House Redistricting Committee at 400 House Office Building,402 South Monroe Street,Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-1300. Phone(850)488-3928. Email: mydistrictbuilderOmvfloridahouse.gov
Florida House of Representatives: www.mvfloridahouse.gov
Home: www.floridaredistrictinq.orq
"Beta"version of MyDistrictBuilder: floridaredistrictinq.cloudaap.net/MvDistrictBuilder.aspx
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyDistrictBuilder
Twitter: twitter.com/FLRedistricting
YouTube: www.voutube.com/MvDistrictBuilderFL
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SEPTEMBER 28,2010
Public release of"alpha'version of MyDistrictBuilder at the National
Conference of State Legislature's Fall 2010 Redistricting Conference
DECEMBER 21,2010
A 2012 : After Legislative Enactment
Apportionment of 27 Congressional seats to
Florida
MARCH—MAY,2011 Legislative (State House and Congressional Redistricting Plan
Public testing of"beta" MyDistrictBuilder Senate) Redistricting Plans
APRIL 1,2011 Between January 10 to March 9— Between January 10 to March 9—
U.S. Census Bureau's delivery of redistricting Legislature approves Legislative Legislature approves
data to Florida must be completed plans Congressional plan
JULY, 2011 15 Days—Attorney General 7 or 15 Days—Governor signs
Launch of MyDistrictBuilder submits Legislative plans to FL Congressional plan into law
Supreme Court
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SUMMER—FALL, 2011
FL Legislature will host statewide redistricting 30 Days—FL Supreme Court NO AUTOMATIC COURT
meetings to take public input upholds the Legislative plans REVIEW
OCTOBER—DECEMBER,2011 60 Days—US DOJ preclears the 60 Days—US DOJ preclears the
Likely time for House committees to begin Legislative plans Congressional plan
reviewing public input
JANUARY 10—MARCH 9, 2012 June 18-22—Qualifying for state June 18-22—Qualifying for state
2012 Legislative Session; Legislature and federal elections in Florida and federal elections in Florida
officially approves new district plans
DID YOU KNOW...
...The Legislature is specifically required to redistrict the State House
tP 0 istric r and State Senate districts during the 2012 Legislative Session. Florida
Constitution, Art Ill, s.16(a)
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...Qualifying for state&federal elections occurs in the same week in
redistricting years. s. 99.061(9), Florida Statutes
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How Can Floridians Participate in
Redistricting?
REAPPORTIONMENT
According to the 2010
✓ Take part in the Legislature's public
meetings on redistricting,throughout
Census, 18.8 million Florida, beginning summer 2011.
people reside in Florida,
apportioning 27 seats in ✓ Use MyDistrictBuilder to submit ideas
Congress to Florida. for new districts to the Legislature,
beginning summer 2011.
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Representative and State Senator.
REDISTRICTING
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congressional and state congressional district in the State. Those lines can fundamentally change a �
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RESULTS Beginning July 2011, the House's MyDistrictBuilder will be the tool that the Il•
Florida's 120 State Public and Legislators alike will use to propose new districts. The Florida Legislature
House districts, 40 State will also host dozens of public meetings throughout the State to take citizen
Senate districts and 27 testimony on the needs of Florida's many diverse communities.
congressional districts
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qualifying for the 2012 additional open government efforts by the Legislature will enable
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Start the Conversation and
APRIL 1, 2010 Start Sharing Your Ideas
Census Day
Step #1
DECEMBER 21, 2010 Contact the Redistricting Committee at
Apportionment of mvdistrictbuilder(a�mvfloridahouse.gov,
congressional seats and request to be added to the
redistricting email list.
MARCH—MAY, 2011
Public testing of beta Step #2
MyDistrictBuilder Bookmark www.floridaredistrictinq.orq
for redistricting news and resources.
APRIL 1, 2011 Starting July 2011, Floridians can also
U.S. Census Bureau's use www.floridaredistrictinq.orq to
delivery of redistricting compare their ideas with those shared
data to Florida must be by others.
completed
JULY, 2011 Step #3
Launch of Learn, share and join in the two-way conversation on redistricting by following
MyDistrictBuilder MyDistrictBuilder on Facebook and @FLRedistricting(MyDistrictBuilder)on Twitter.
SUMMER—FALL 2011 Step #4
Florida Legislature will Test-drive MyDistrictBuilder at http://floridaredistrictinq.cloudapp.net/MYDistrictBuilder.aspx.
host statewide public MyDistrictBuilder is still in development, but this alpha version of the application gives the
meetings on redistricting opportunity to learn about redistricting and practice building districts.
JAN. 10—MAR. 9, 2012 Step #5
Legislature officially Get your community ready to participate in Florida's redistricting process by:
approves new district ✓ Including information about www.floridaredistrictinq.orq and MyDistrictBuilder on
plans in 2012 Session community websites, in newsletters and in other publications.
✓ Inviting others to participate in testing MyDistrictBuilder.
JUNE 18—22, 2012 ■ Forming a team of district map drawers around the State to ovai
Qualifying for candidates collaborate on creating redistricting plans with MyDistrictBuilder. istri
for state and federal ✓ Encouraging other community leaders to partake in the •UIl•er
elections in Florida Legislature's public meetings on redistricting.
Revised 2/23/2011