Lawrenceburg Councilman Opposes Redistricting Effort, Calls for Public Meeting

The Indiana General Assembly has been called for a special session to consider redrawing congressional maps.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Lawrenceburg City Councilman Dylan Liddle (District 2) is calling on state legislators to oppose Governor Mike Braun’s proposal for mid-decade redistricting during this fall’s special legislative session.

“Hoosiers believe in fair play and straight rules,” Liddle said. “Redrawing congressional maps just four years after they were approved is nothing more than a political power move — and taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill.”

The General Assembly has been called to convene on November 3 to considering redrawing congressional maps. However, Speaker Todd Huston announced this week that legislators will not be ready for the special session. Lawmakers will have 30 session days, or 40 calendar days to complete official business for the special session.

“Ask anyone in Dearborn County what they’re worried about — it’s not congressional lines,” Liddle said. “It’s groceries, rent, and keeping good-paying jobs here at home. Redistricting won’t solve a single one of those problems.”

Redistricting traditionally occurs once every 10 years following the U.S. Census. 

“This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats,” Liddle continued. “When politicians try to pick their voters instead of voters picking their representatives, democracy loses. Mid-decade redistricting is wrong — no matter who pushes it.”

Liddle tells Eagle Country 99.3 that he has requested that State Representative Garrett Bascom and State Senator Randy Maxwell hold a public meeting before any vote on the redistricting plan.

Both were invited to participate, but neither has committed to holding a town hall, according to the councilman. 

“At the end of the day, this isn’t left vs. right — it’s right vs. wrong,” Liddle said. “I encourage residents to contact their legislators directly and make their voices heard before the vote.”