News & Updates

Alaska Supreme Court Sets Key Dates for Appeal

 
February 9, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Supreme Court issued an order yesterday setting the schedule for appeals to Judge Michael P. McConahy's decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board.   

 

The scheduling order is available for download here.  

 

It establishes that petitions for review must be filed no later than Monday, February 13, and that oral argument will be heard on Tuesday, March 13, in Anchorage. Other key dates set by the Court are described in the order.  

 

Judge McConahy remanded four House districts back to the Alaska Redistricting Board in a ruling handed down on Friday, February 3. The Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, February 7, to appeal his decision on two of those districts, House Districts 38 and 37.

 

The Board decided not to appeal Judge McConahy's remand of House Districts 1 and 2.  

 

Board to Appeal Superior Court Decision

 
February 7, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board voted unanimously today to appeal Judge McConahy's decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board to the Alaska Supreme Court.

 

In a ruling handed down on Friday, February 3, Judge McConahy remanded four House districts back to the Board. The Board's appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court will focus on two of those districts, House Districts 38 and 37. 

"With respect to House Districts 38 and 37, we believe that the Superior Court's conclusions are based on significant factual and legal errors," said Board Chairman John Torgerson. "We are also concerned that the impact of this decision would lead to violations of the Alaska Constitution and would dilute Alaska Native voting strength statewide."

 

The Board decided not to appeal Judge McConahy's remand of House Districts 1 and 2.

 

"We believe that the fix to House Districts 1 and 2 will be relatively straightforward," said Torgerson. "We will address those issues after the Supreme Court has made its ruling next month."

 

It is anticipated that the Alaska Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in mid-March. 

 

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CONTACT:

Taylor Bickford, Executive Director

Phone:  (907) 269-7402

Email:  tbickford@akredistricting.org 

 

Reminder: February 7 Board Meeting

 
February 6, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board will meet at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7, at the Alaska Redistricting office in Anchorage. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the impact of Judge McConahy's decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board and to determine whether or not to make an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court.

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: TBD
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501
Live Audio Stream: http://alaskalegislature.tv

 

Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the Alaska Redistricting Office in Anchorage or listen to the meeting live via the Alaska Legislature's streaming media portal (http://alaskalegislature.tv). There will be no public testimony or comment taken at this meeting.

Anyone requiring ADA accommodations is requested to contact the Board by phone (907-269-7402) or e-mail (info@akredistricting.org).

 

BREAKING: Judge Issues Decision in Redistricting Case

 
February 3, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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Alaska Superior Court Judge Michael P. McConahy today issued his decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board. A copy of the decision is available for public download via the Board's website. 

   

The Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, to discuss the impact of the decision and determine whether or not to make an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court.  

 

The Board's full meeting schedule and calendar can be accessed at www.akredistricting.org/calendar. Tentatively scheduled meetings for February 6 and February 8-10 have been cancelled.

 

Update: February 3 Board Meeting Canceled

 
February 2, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board has canceled its tentatively scheduled Board meeting for February 3, 2012. The Board's full meeting schedule and calendar can be accessed at www.akredistricting.org/calendar.  

 

Update: February 2 Board Meeting Canceled

 
February 1, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board has canceled its tentatively scheduled Board meeting for February 2, 2012. The Board's full meeting schedule and calendar can be accessed at www.akredistricting.org/calendar.  

 

Update: February 1 Board Meeting Canceled

 
January 31, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board has canceled its tentatively scheduled Board meeting for February 1, 2012. The Board's full meeting schedule and calendar can be accessed at www.akredistricting.org/calendar.  

 

Update: January 31 Board Meeting Canceled

 
January 30, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board has canceled its tentatively scheduled Board meeting for January 31, 2012. The Board's full meeting schedule and calendar can be accessed at www.akredistricting.org/calendar.  

 

Alaska Redistricting Board Meeting Notice

 
January 24, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board will hold a Board meeting immediately following the release of Superior Court Judge McConahy's decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board. It is anticipated that a decision will be released between January 31, 2012 and February 10, 2012.

 

The purpose of the meeting will be for the Board to discuss the impact of the decision and determine whether or not to make an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court.

This meeting will take place at the Board's Anchorage office (411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501) and may involve periodic recesses to a time certain. Discussion of legal matters may require executive session.

 

This meeting will be streamed at www.alaskalegislature.tv. In the event you can't listen on internet you may call 1-855-463-5009. This is a listen only meeting.  Testimony will not be taken. 

Board meetings are public meetings and anyone needing special accommodations is requested to call (907) 269-7402 or email info@akredistricting.org.

BOARD MEETINGS

January 31, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 1, 2012 10:00 AM *

February 2, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 3, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 6, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 7, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 8, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 9, 2012 10:00 AM*

February 10, 2012 10:00 AM*   

 

*Meetings are tentatively scheduled and subject to cancellation based on the release date of a decision in 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board. 

 

Redistricting Trial Update

 
January 4, 2012
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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On Monday, January 9, 2011, an Alaska Superior Court trial over challenges to the Alaska Redistricting Board's plan for the redrawing of Alaska's legislative election districts is set to begin.

 

The trial is expected to last two weeks and will be heard by Judge Michael P. McConahy of the Fourth Judicial District in Fairbanks.

 

The Board's trial briefs and other litigation documents are available for download at http://www.akredistricting.org.

  

What:  In re: 2011 Redistricting Cases v. Alaska Redistricting Board 

When:  Monday, January 9, 2012

Where:  Rabinowitz Courthouse, Courtroom 403, 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks  

Conference Number:  866-231-8327 (Limited to the first 150 participants) 

Conference Code:  9074529311#

 

Members of the public interested in following the trial can attend in person or listen live via the toll-free conference number.

U.S. Department of Justice Approves Alaska Redistricting Plan

 
October 11, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board announced today that its final redistricting plan for the redrawing of Alaska's state legislative districts has received "preclearance" from the U.S. Department of Justice.

 

Under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act, a number of states - including Alaska - are required to submit new redistricting plans to the U.S. Department of Justice for review in order to ensure that the proposed change is free from discriminatory purpose or effect and will not result in retrogression. An Alaska redistricting plan is retrogressive if it is drawn in a manner that worsens Alaska Native voting strength as compared to the previous district configurations.

 

Alaska Redistricting Board Chairman John Torgerson issued the following statement this afternoon:  

 

"Receiving preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice is validation that the Board was successful in drawing a redistricting plan that maintains and protects the ability of the Alaska Native community to participate in the electoral process. This is an important milestone for the Board and a necessary step before Alaska's new legislative districts can be implemented."


A copy of the preclearance letter is available for public download from the Board's website.  Detailed information about the Section 5 review process can be accessed at http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/vot/sec_5/about.php.

 

Alaska Redistricting Board Officially Submits Final Redistricting Plan to U.S. Department of Justice

 
August 11, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board today submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) a request for preclearance of its final redistricting plan under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

 

Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act requires that certain states - including Alaska - submit changes to their electoral processes and redistricting plans for preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure that the proposed change is free from discriminatory purpose and will not result in retrogression in the position of racial minorities with respect to their exercise of the electoral franchise.  

 

Citizens interested in reviewing the materials submitted to the DOJ may do so at the Alaska Redistricting Office, 411 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501.  A complete electronic copy of the submission, including the submission statement and multiple volumes of attachments, can be accessed through the Board's website at http://www.akredistricting.org/dojsubmissionindex.htm.

 

Citizens wishing to provide comment to the DOJ regarding the Board's preclearance submission should do so in writing and mail the comments to:

 

Chief, Voting Section

Civil Rights Division

United States Department of Justice

Room 7254-NWB

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20530

 

The envelope and first page should be marked:  "Comment under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act."

 

The public is encouraged to comment as soon as possible.  The DOJ has at least 60 days after receiving the Board's submission to evaluate the plan and make a decision.    

The ''Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act,'' 28 CFR Part 51, provide detailed information about the Section 5 review process. Copies of these Procedures are available for download at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ voting. 

July 18 Board Meeting Notice

 
July 12, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board will meet at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Alaska Redistricting office in Anchorage.  The purpose of the meeting will be to receive reports on various administrative and legal issues.

 

Date:  Monday, July 18, 2011
Start Time:  10:00 AM
End Time:  TBD
Location:  Alaska Redistricting Office, 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501
Live Audio Stream:  http://alaskalegislature.tv  

 

A final agenda will be posted on the Board's website (http://www.akredistricting.org) when it is available.  Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the Alaska Redistricting Office in Anchorage or listen to the meeting live via the Alaska Legislature's streaming media portal (http://alaskalegislature.tv).  There will be no public testimony or comment taken at this meeting.

 

Anyone requiring ADA accommodations is requested to contact the Board by phone (907-269-7402) or e-mail (info@akredistricting.org).

 

The Alaska Redistricting Board is responsible for redrawing Alaska's legislative election districts every ten years after the federal Census.  For more information about the redistricting process in Alaska, please visit http://www.akredistricting.org. 

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CONTACT:
Taylor Bickford, Executive Director
Phone:  (907) 269-7402

Email:  tbickford@akredistricting.org

Alaska Redistricting Board Issues Final Plan and Proclamation of Redistricting

 
June 8, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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On Monday, June 13th, the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted its final plan for the redistricting of Alaska's legislative districts by a unanimous 5-0 vote and issued its Proclamation of Redistricting, as mandated by the Alaska Constitution.  

The Board's adopted districts will be implemented for legislative elections in the year 2012, and thereafter, until a valid Redistricting Plan has been adopted following the next decennial census.  

 

All documents related to the Proclamation of Redistricting and its accompanying report are available for download at http://www.akredistricting.org.

 

Reflecting on the redistricting process, Board members offered the following statements:

 

John Torgerson, Soldotna 
"I want to thank the Board for working together and listening to eachother throughout this process.  We have lifted this process up by making decisions together and voting unanimously in the end.  It is humbling to know that the comments of a resident of a small village were treated as importantly as a mayor from a larger town. This Board truly cared, approaching each and every task with the utmost professionalism and dedication to public service." 

 

Marie Greene, Kotzebue 
"I want to express my deepest gratitude to those who have welcomed us into their communities and homes across the state and to those who took the time to provide valuable and heartfelt testimony. Public testimony was given high priority in our deliberations by each of us on the board.

 

It has been my distinct honor to work with and to get to know every member of this board and staff.  Alaska in general was very fortunate to have board members and staff who cared about all Alaskans.  This made the challenge of representing rural Alaskans so much easier.  We worked together with one vision and that was to ensure that all Alaskans would be represented.  Throughout the process, we could visualize every face and hear every voice of those who had provided testimony.   

 

Adopting a redistricting plan for the state of Alaska, in particular rural Alaska for me, was no small challenge as many of you are aware.  The board and staff as a whole worked tirelessly with open minds and have submitted a plan which we believe will work for all Alaskans during the next ten years."

 

Robert Brodie, Kodiak
"Over the course of the process, this Board has exercised as much care and caution as they could.  I am proud of our efforts to reach out to the citizens of the state of Alaska and get their opinion on this plan.  I think it's a good plan, and while we certainly can't please everybody, we have tried to be fair to everybody." 

 

Jim Holm, Fairbanks
"I can honestly say that I am humbled to have served with all members of this Board and staff.  Each and everyone one of us comes from a different place in the state and a different perspective.  I am thankful for the opportunity to travel to communities across the state and all of the wonderful acceptance and comments we received."

 

PeggyAnn McConnochie, Juneau
"This has been an incredible Board to work with.  As a resident of Juneau, I knew that this would not be an easy process given the significant demographic shifts that have occurred over the last ten years in Southeast Alaska, rural Alaska and elsewhere.  I am proud of how hard this Board worked to deal with the many challenges we faced in a fair, reasonable and just manner."

 

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, the Board will meet to conduct a ceremonial signing of the Proclamation of Redistricting.  Full details about the Board's meeting schedule can be accessed at http://www.akredistricting.org/calendar. 

 

The Alaska Redistricting Board is responsible for redrawing Alaska's legislative election districts every ten years after the federal Census.  For more information about the redistricting process in Alaska, please visit http://www.akredistricting.org.    

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CONTACT: 
Taylor Bickford, Executive Director
Phone:  (907) 269-7402

Email:  tbickford@akredistricting.org

 

Update: Alaska Redistricting Board Meeting Schedule

 
June 8, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board announced today that tentatively scheduled Board meetings for June 8-10, 2011, have been canceled.

 

Scheduled meetings for June 13-14, 2011, will remain on the calendar.  

 

The Board will meet on Monday, June 13th to conduct a final review of its adopted draft plan in preparation for the official proclamation of redistricting on Tuesday, June 14th.  Details on the Board's final schedule can be accessed at http://www.akredistricting.org/calendar.

  

The Board meetings are public meetings and anyone needing special accommodations is requested to call (907) 269-7402 or email info@akredistricting.org.

 

Board Adopts Draft Final Redistricting Plan

 
June 7, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board announced today the adoption of a draft final plan for the redrawing of Alaska's state legislative districts, leaving staff adequate time to prepare required documents by the June 14th deadline by which a final plan must be adopted.  

 

Preliminary maps and data are available for download at http://www.akredistricting.org*.

 

The Board will meet on Monday, June 13th to conduct a final review of its plan in preparation for the official proclamation of redistricting on Tuesday, June 14th.  Details on the Board's final schedule can be accessed at http://www.akredistricting.org/calendar.

 

Final versions of all maps, data, district descriptions and additional information will be included in a report that will accompany the official proclamation.

 

*All district boundaries are subject to technical changes pending staff and legal review prior to the official proclamation of redistricting on June 14, 2011.

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CONTACT: 

Taylor Bickford, Executive Director

Phone:  (907) 269-7402

Email:  tbickford@akredistricting.org

 

Update: Live Audio Streaming and Web Conferencing for May 31 to June 14 Alaska Redistricting BOard Meetings

 
May 30, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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The Alaska Redistricting Board today announced that it will provide live audio streaming and webinar access to its scheduled Board meetings from May 31, 2011 to June 14, 2011.

 

Live Audio Stream 

Anyone with an internet connection can listen to a live audio stream of each Board meeting via http://alaskalegislature.tv.   

 

Webinar Access 

Webinar access to Board meetings will provide participants with the ability to view, in real time, all computer presentations and work sessions conducted at the Alaska Redistricting Office in Anchorage.  

 

Webinar access will be limited to the first 100 participants. 

   

Webinar Instructions   

Each day, instructions along with a new meeting ID and link will be distributed via e-mail and posted on the Board's website and Facebook page. 

 

Board Meetings

Meetings for the period of May 31, 2011 to June 14, 2011 are listed below.

 

May 31, 2011 2:00 PM
June 1, 2011 10:00 AM

June 2, 2011 10:00 AM

June 3, 2011 10:00 AM

June 4, 2011 10:00 AM

June 6, 2011 10:00 AM

June 7, 2011 10:00 AM

June 8, 2011 10:00 AM (if needed)

June 9, 2011 10:00 AM (if needed)

June 10, 2011 10:00 AM (if needed)

June 13, 2011 10:00 AM

June 14, 2011 10:00 AM

 

The Alaska Redistricting Board's full meeting schedule can be accessed at http://www.akredistricting.org/calendar. 

 

All Board meetings are public meetings and anyone needing special accommodations is requested to call (907) 269-7402 or email info@akredistricting.org.


Alaska Redistricting Board Grieves the Loss of Executive Director Ron Miller

 
May 9, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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Ron Miller, Executive Director of the Alaska Redistricting Board, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday, May 8, 2011.

 

Alaska Redistricting Board members and staff express their deepest condolences to Ron's wife, Oksana, and his children, Kolya and Katya.

 

Board Chairman John Torgerson stated today that the Board will address staffing needs at their scheduled meeting on May 16, 2011.  In the interim, the Board's Assistant Director, Taylor Bickford, will assume the responsibility of day-to-day operational management.

 

"Ron hired and trained an excellent staff," said Torgerson.  "I am confident in their ability to manage the process and can assure the public  that the Board will meet its constitutional mandate to produce a final redistricting plan by the June 14 deadline."

 

This morning, Chairman Torgerson joined Alaska Redistricting Board staff in Anchorage to relfect on the tragic loss.

 

John Torgerson, Board Chairman

"Ron was a wonderful human being and a great professional and his death is a great shock to us all.  Ron always showed an exemplary dedication to the State of Alaska and this translated itself to his commitment to excellence in his work.  His administrative skills helped the Board members and staff conduct the redistricting process in a clear, fair and open manner.  Ron Miller was respected by all, and will be missed by all."


Taylor Bickford, Board Staff

"I will remember Ron as both a mentor and a friend.  He was so bright, kind, talented and above all, committed to making Alaska a better place for all of us.   My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children who he loved so much.  It is difficult to put into words the sense of loss I feel knowing that Ron is gone forever.  He will be missed."


Mary Core, Board Staff

"I have known Ron for 30 years.  I mourn the loss of a good friend.  Ron left a clear path for the tasks to be completed to successfully redistrict Alaska.  The foundation Ron built into the process will see the Board and staff to a successful completion of the project."


Jim Ellis, Board Staff

"Ron was a truly devoted family man and public servant.  I will always remember the love he had for his family and the pride with which he introduced his children to me.  I admire his professional integrity and inspiring example of public service.  My prayers are with his family."


Prior to working for the Alaska Redistricting Board, Ron worked in the private sector and for the State of Alaska, as Executive Director of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority and the Alaska Energy Authority.  He worked for the Cowper Administration as an international trade specialist and also as legal counsel to the North Pacific Fisheries Council.  Ron was also well known as an active supporter of Alaska-Russian Far East relations.  A Russian major at the University of Kentucky, he spoke Russian fluently and enjoyed Russian culture.

Alaska redistricting Board announces the adoption of draft redistricting plans

 
April 13, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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Today, the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted draft redistricting plans for the purpose of soliciting public comment before adopting a final plan. Two of the plans are statewide plans prepared by the Board that differ only in the configuration of state senate district pairings. The Board also adopted alternative plans for Southeast Alaska and the Mat-Su region that can fit with either of the Board's statewide plans.


All draft plans adopted by the Board today have been posted for public download at http://www.akredistricting.org. 


After the Board's action today, Chairman John Torgerson made the following statement:


"The Board worked hard in an open manner to build draft plans that protect Alaska Native voting rights while providing fair and equal legislative representation for all Alaskans."


Torgerson added that he believed the Board's draft plans achieve lower population deviation ranges than previous redistricting plans, stating that "A fundamental redistricting principle is the one person one vote rule which means that everyone's vote should be weighted equally. I believe our draft plans reflect the Board's commitment to that principle."  


The Board was required by the Alaska Constitution to adopt a draft plan or plans within 30 days of receipt of census data which occurred on March 15, 2011. After receipt of the redistricting data, the Board held hearings in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Kotzebue and Wasilla in addition to a statewide teleconference on March 31st to solicit public opinion.


The Board began drafting redistricting plans in public work sessions at its Anchorage office on April 4th.  


To set the framework for its draft plans, the Board initially focused on rural Alaska. One of the Board's first actions was to formally state their intention to draft a plan that included 9 Alaska Native influence districts. This was done to comply with the Voting Rights Act requirement of avoiding retrogression when drafting new redistricting plans. Retrogression occurs when a redistricting is drawn in a manner that worsens minority voting strength as compared to the previous plan.


In order to solicit a full range of opinions from Alaskans, the Board also adopted plans submitted by private groups as follows: statewide plans from Alaskans for Fair Redistricting, Alaskans for Fair and Equitable Redistricting and the Rights Coalition; regional plans from the Alaska Legislature's Bush Caucus, and the City and Borough of Juneau; and single district plans from the City of Valdez and the Bristol Bay Borough. The Board is releasing these plans as they were presented to the Board. The Board does not endorse any of these plans and did not attempt to verify the accuracy or legality of any private plans. 


The Board will begin a series of public hearings around Alaska on April 18 to take comments on its draft plans and private plans that were released today. The public hearing process will end with a statewide teleconference on May 6th.  The Board will then begin meeting in public work sessions on May 16 to draft a final plan for adoption by June 13, 2011.


The Board's draft plans are subject to revision before the Board adopts a final plan.



Board work session and meetings update

 
April 8, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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In addition to the April 4-10 meeting and work schedule, the Alaska Redistricting Board will hold Board meetings daily during the period of April 11-14 at the Alaska Redistricting Office in Anchorage.

The purpose of the meetings will be to provide progress reports on the Board's efforts in drawing the draft redistricting plan or plans that are due on April 14, 2011, as mandated by Article VI of the Alaska Constitution.  

From April 14, 2011, the Board will have an additional 60 days to adopt a final plan.  The start times for each daily meeting from today, April 8, to April 14 appear below.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 
* All times are ADT 

Friday, April 8th
 Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Saturday, April 9th
 Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Sunday, April 10th
 Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Monday, April 11th
 Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, April 12th
 Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, April 13th
 Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Thursday, April 14th
 Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Each meeting may involve periodic recesses to a time certain and the Board may also consider administrative and legal matters at the daily Board meetings. Discussions of legal matters may require executive sessions.

The Board meetings are public meetings and anyone needing special accommodations is requested to call (907) 269-7402 or email info@akredistricting.org. 

 

alaska redistricting board begins pre-plan work session

 
April 4, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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From Monday, April 4th to Sunday, April 10th, the Alaska Redistricting Board will meet at its Anchorage office to conduct a series of work sessions in preparation for the April 14th deadline by which a draft plan or plans must be adopted. Each day, a public Board meeting will be held to provide updates on work progress and to discuss Redistricting issues.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE  (download)

Monday, April 4th
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, April 5th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, April 6th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Thursday, April 7th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Friday, April 8th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Saturday, April 9th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Sunday, April 10th
Time:  2:00 p.m. 
Location:   411 W. 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501

Board meetings during the work session will be open to the public.  If you plan to attend and are in need of special assistance, please call (907) 269-7402 or email info@akredistricting.org. 

The Board expects to have its draft plan or plans adopted prior to the deadline of April 14, 2011.

 

notice of public hearings

 
March 18, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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On March 15, 2011, the Alaska Redistricting Board received its 2010 Census redistricting data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That data has been posted at http://www.akredistricting.org/data.

According to Article VI of the Alaska Constitution, the Board must release a proposed redistricting plan or plans within 30 days of receipt of the census data.

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENT

To assist the Board in its work, the public is invited to submit comments on the data and proposed redistricting plans via:

- Email (info@akredistricting.org)
- Mail (411 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 302, Anchorage, AK 99501)
- Fax (907-269-6691)

Public comment and proposed plans may also be submitted in-person at hearings to be held in:

- Anchorage (March 22, 2011)
- Wasilla (March 23, 2011)
- Juneau (March 25, 2011)
- Ketchikan (March 26, 2011)
- Fairbanks (March 28, 2011)
- Kotzebue (March 29, 2011)
- Bethel (March 30, 2011)



PLAN PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS

Any individual, group or organization wishing to present a proposed redistricting plan at any of these hearings is required to provide reasonable advance notice to Board staff by:

- Telephone (907-269-7402)
- Fax (907-269-6691)
- Email (info@akredistricting.org)

Plan proponents must also include in their notice to Board staff whether they will present paper copies or an electronic version of their plan to the Board and whether any special equipment is needed for their plan presentation. Plan proponents will be given a fixed amount of time to present their plan dependent upon the number of plans proposed at a respective hearing.

The Board will schedule a separate portion of each public hearing to take public comments related to redistricting issues not associated with any plan presented at that hearing. These comments will be limited to 5 minutes per individual, group or organization.

Please note that the public hearing on March 31, 2011 will be the only hearing on this schedule to be conducted via teleconference. Redistricting Board members will be in attendance at the Anchorage LIO site for the March 31 hearing. Members of the public at the Anchorage LIO site on March 31 will be able to provide testimony and present plans during the teleconference.  

If you need special accommodations, please contact 907-269-7402.

 

Alaska redistricting board confirms receipt of 2010 census redistricting data

 
March 15, 2011
Posted by Redistricting Board Staff

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Today, the Alaska Redistricting Board received its 2010 Census redistricting data package from the U.S. Census Bureau.

As mandated by the Alaska Constitution, once the data are received the Board will have 30 days to adopt a draft plan or plans and 60 days after that to adopt a final plan.   

According to the Census Bureau, the data will next be released to the public at approximately 10:00 a.m. AKST on Wednesday, March 16, 2011.  At that time, the data will be made available for public download at <http://www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/>.  

For more information on the Census Bureau's Redistricting Data program, visit <http://www.census.gov/rdo>.