Secretary of State Bill Bradbury released his final redistricting plan for the state of Oregon Wednesday at a press conference in the Capitol, saying he had made “significant changes” from past plans because of public input.
Bradbury held 21 public hearings throughout the state while putting together drafts of the redistricting plan, which the secretary of state’s office is required by the Oregon Constitution to do if the state Legislature fails to do so by July 1.
“These public hearings and opportunities for the public to submit written comment weren’t just window dressing — far from it,” Bradbury said in a statement released with the plan. “I firmly believe that Oregonians are the best experts on what a redistricting plan should look like.”
The plan can be viewed in its entirety on the Internet at www.sos.state.or.us.
As required by law, Bradbury will also submit his plan to the Oregon Supreme Court. If the court receives no petition to review the plan, it will take effect Sept. 15.
In his statement, Bradbury expressed his confidence that if challenged, the plan will remain as is.
“I am 100 percent confident that this plan will stand up to any potential court challenge,” he said. “This is a plan that responds to the input of the public. And I am confident that this is the best possible plan for Oregon.”
Bradbury releases final redistricting plan
Daily Emerald
August 15, 2001
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