Rep. Boshart Davis: Please speak up at upcoming hearings

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Monday August 23, 2021


By REPRESENTATIVE SHELLY BOSHART DAVIS,

House Republican Redistricting Committee Co-Chair comments on transition to virtual testimony for public hearings

SALEM, Ore. – Today the House Speaker and Senate President announced that the public hearings on redistricting will change from in-person events to a virtual format due to the current wave of COVID-19 cases. House Redistricting Committee Co-Chair Shelly Boshart Davis responded to the announcement with the following statement and what it means for the process moving forward:

“It’s unfortunate that we can no longer meet with Oregonians in-person to hear their ideas and concerns regarding redistricting. Losing the opportunity for face-to-face interactions certainly has downsides.

However, I encourage everyone who was planning to attend to sign up for these virtual hearings and to share with your friends and neighbors. Your comments made on the record will have the same weight and importance for legislators as we continue this process. I look forward to working with my fellow co-chair and committee members to maximize the opportunities for individuals to testify so that we don’t lose any voices by switching to an online platform.”

Oregonians can learn more about redistricting at this link and sign up to testify when the agendas for the virtual hearings are finalized: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/redistricting

The schedule for the September Redistricting Public Hearings:

Wednesday, September 8:

• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 1)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 2)
• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 3)

Thursday, September 9:
• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 4)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 5)
• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 1)

Friday, September 10:
• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 2)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 3)
• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (residents of Congressional District 4)

Monday, September 13:
• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (residents of Congressional District 5)
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (statewide: open to residents of any district)
• 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (statewide: open to residents of any district)

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