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A trio of local officials will give an update on redistricting in Rutherford County. Speakers include
Alan Farley, Rutherford County Election Commission Administrator
Mike Curtis, GIS Manager, Rutherford County OIT (Office of Information Technology)
Matthew Hill, GIS Senior Specialist, Tennessee Comptroller's Office
This event will offer both virtual and in-person options and include a welcome by Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron.
Ways to participate:
Join us in person in the County Commission Chamber at the historic Rutherford County Courthouse
Watch live on RCTV, located on Comcast Cable channel 19 or AT&T’s U-verse channel 99. Learn more here about Rutherford County TV.
Live stream on your device from the Rutherford County YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/RutherfordGovernment/live
If you’d like to submit a question about the process, email us at lwvrutherford@gmail.com. We will also monitor this email during the program and will do our best to pass along your question during the Q&A period.
What is redistricting, and why is it important right now?
When new census data is collected every 10 years, states redraw their state and congressional district lines. These districts determine how communities are represented at the local, state, and federal levels. The redistricting process is fundamental in influencing how our government works for us and the funds our communities receive.
For more about the local redistricting process, including YouTube links to committee meetings, see this summary on our website.