Why Redistricting? Why Now?

After the 2020 Census, we can set up our community to build long-term power for better schools, environmental protections, truly affordable housing, police accountability, and more. The results of the once-a-decade census can require changes to districts at every level of government, from school boards to Congress. The line-drawing process following the Census determines how we’ll choose our elected officials for the next ten years.

“South Carolina has a Black
population of around 30%.
We should have more than
one person of color
representing us.”
— Charles Mann

Open Letter to County Council on Redistricting

“During your January 2022 meeting, I spoke to County Council requesting public and open sessions regarding redistricting, and to genuinely receive public input in public meetings. Disappointingly, only Councilman Monier Abusaft responded and held a public input session on February 10, 2022 at the TK Gregg Community Center for his District One. During that session, the County Assistant Administrator Kevin Stiens presented the proposed County maps…”

  • A More Collective Community Voice

    Ability to Have More Impact

    Power of Collective Public Pressure

    Volume of the Public Microphone

    Reduce Efforts to Divide and Conquer Community

  • Create Community Redistricting criteria

    Remember there are NO guidelines/Regulations

    Determine what factors are key for your community

    Set a timeline and process for public input

    Engage local elected office holders

    Provide Input for new district Lines

  • December 2022 – SC Counties Started

    January 2023- Address Councils and School Boards

    January 2023 – Develop Community Based Criteria, Begin regular meetings

    February - March 2023- Draw New District Lines

    March - June 2023 – Approval

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  • “During your January 2022 meeting, I spoke to County Council requesting public and open sessions regarding redistricting, and to genuinely receive public input in public meetings. Disappointingly, only Councilman Monier Abusaft responded and held a public input session on February 10, 2022 at the TK Gregg Community Center for his District One. During that session, the County Assistant Administrator Kevin Stiens presented the proposed County maps…”Read Full Letter

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