Arizona& #39;s #redistricting process is happening now w/the 5-person Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) convening to chart #AZ’s 2022-& #39;30 Congressional map. Now, the IRC will select a mapping consultant that will determine whose voices will be represented in the next decadehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⤵️" title="Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigender Pfeil mit Krümmung nach unten">

One of the mapping applicants, @timmonsgroup, raises strong concerns when it comes to fair representation of Latinos. If selected as IRC& #39;s mapping consultant, it& #39;s an alarming sign that the Commission is not dedicated to ensuring fair representation for AZ& #39;s communities of color

As for the National Demographics Corporation (NDC), @timmonsgroup& #39;s partner in the proposal, they have previously failed to create maps that protect & represent communities of color AND they have also cost a school district $650,000+ as a result of their discriminatory maps.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤦🏽‍♀️" title="Frau schlägt sich die Hand vors Gesicht (mittlerer Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Frau schlägt sich die Hand vors Gesicht (mittlerer Hautton)">

NDC drew at-large districts that diluted the power of Latino voters in school board elections in #California. They spent over a year producing various draft maps without a Latino majority district, which resulted in exorbitant expenses. Read more in our #PressRelease.

We strongly oppose the hiring of @timmonsgroup & NDC as the IRC’s mapping consultants. The Commission can reaffirm its commitment to our state & a fair process by hiring a consultant with demonstrated expertise in drafting maps that respect communities of color. #FairMaps https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✊🏽" title="Erhobene Faust (mittlerer Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Erhobene Faust (mittlerer Hautton)">