2021-07-29 LTE Huddle
Meeting objective:
Peggy and Julia will explain the LTE plan and discuss tactics. We want to get your input on how to best communicate among ourselves and what support you need to fulfill the roles you're taking on.
What have we done?
33 LTEs published, 35% of what submitted gets to print
have sent letters printed to all Redistricting Committee members
recognize and thank members that have submitted letters
obtained a list of newspapers in Georgia from Ga Press Association
slicing and dicing that list to target specific areas
using postcard volunteer list to solicit “Writers”, “Submitters”, “Subscribers”
What is our Strategy?
1st phase….educational…what did we do
2nd phase…Listen to us… what have we done
3rd phase… Show Your Work… <more in a little bit about this phase>
4th phase…. Check Your Work…<TBA>
What is Next?
Time-line we are operating under
Have 3 letters ready to go by this weekend to areas we have not submitted to
Message for Show Your Work
What we heard at hearings
> secrecy not acceptable
> splitting cities and counties not desirable
> public wants access to proposed maps with sufficient time to
comment/question
> 2/3 of GA cities with a population of ____ have multiple districts
Will need 2 - 3 writers to draft LTE Show Your Work
What’s Needed from You?
2 to 3 writers to draft LTE Show Your Work
Clip and send to Julia, LTEs published
suggestions as to how to structure writing assignments
feedback as to how frequently we should get together and a what time
Timeline
