Frye invites public to upcoming redistricting meetings

All meetings are open to the public.

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STATEHOUSE (Aug. 2, 2021) – State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) invites constituents to weigh in on Indiana's redistricting process during upcoming public meetings.

"Feedback from constituents is critical in moving forward with the redistricting process," Frye said. "I encourage Hoosiers around the state, and especially our community, to attend a meeting and share their thoughts with legislators."

Indiana is required to redraw its districts for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate following the nationwide census every 10 years. Before legislators are expected to return to the Statehouse in mid-to-late September to redraw the district boundaries, public meetings will be held in each of Indiana's nine congressional districts.

Frye said while Hoosiers can attend any of the nine public meetings in early August, the following are located nearest to constituents in Southeast Indiana:

·       Columbus | 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 at the Ivy Tech campus;

·       Sellersburg | 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Ivy Tech campus; and

·       Indianapolis | 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse.

Campus meeting room information will be updated on the Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov as it becomes available. Meetings will be livestreamed and archived at iga.in.gov. Visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com to view the complete list of meeting dates and locations.

Census data is delayed due to the pandemic, but is expected to arrive on Aug. 16. Members of the public can also draw and submit their own maps for consideration by using an online portal with mapping software, which will be launched in late August.