The commission has officially adjusted the maps to respect the integrity of our county lines. It is gratifying to see our community recognized as a singular unit rather than a collection of fragmented interests. We should remain attentive to the process as these new boundaries move toward implementation.
December 4, 2021
Final supporters
Michigan uses an independent commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts. It was supposed to stop the “long, meandering districts,” create districts “make sense” and respect communities of interest.
The commission has intentionally carved up counties, including Ottawa County, into multiple Congressional districts, severely diminishing our voice in Washington. Within a few hours, a person can ride their bike from one end of Ottawa county to the other, and have three different representatives.
OTTAWA COUNTY BELONGS TOGETHER!
The same is true for its drafts of state Senate districts. The commission appears to be acting in a way that intentionally separates communities from each other. Meanwhile, they believe the interests of Holland are shared with Kalamazoo, or Grand Haven’s interests are shared with Mackinaw City. It doesn’t make sense!
Ottawa County is the hub of the Lake Michigan economy, which is why it has become the fastest-growing county in Michigan.
In a time when we are asking every Michigan resident to participate, and ensure every vote matters, we, the residents of Ottawa County, ask the Redistricting Commission to further review its proposed Congressional districts recommendation.
We ask the commission to change their map according to following:
- acknowledge Ottawa County as the fastest-growing county in Michigan, and a community of interest
- preserves and respects current geographic boundaries, specifically county lines
- keep Ottawa County’s local economies of Holland, Grand Haven, Jenison/Grandville, and everything in-between intact
- respects the western Michigan Lakeshore culture as a historical community of interest
Keeping Ottawa County whole makes sense, and it ensures that we can be represented fairly and that our voice will be heard in Washington.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 28, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2021
160 Comments
We are a unique community of people with a unique natural resource-Lake Michigan. All along the lakeshore, tourism and outdoor activities factor into our lifestyle and livelihood. Please do not split Ottawa
I moved to Ottawa County with intent. If I wanted a different county or district I would move, so this is forcing a move on me through redistricting. And it also dilutes the voice of the people, which is very suspect at best, and has no good reason. Keep Ottawa County whole!
Please keep Ottawa Co as one district as it is integral to the many businesses and the protection of Lake Michigan resources. One representative has worked for the county to oversee growth and potential for future planning specific for this unique area. Thank You
I thought the purpose of voters not politicians was to eliminate gerrymandering. Dividing Ottawa County into three separate congressional districts is the definition of gerrymandering. Keep our county and communities together.
The fastest growing county in the state is being split up into pieces. How is this going to help future development, when it is represented by three different congressmen?
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The commission has officially adjusted the maps to respect the integrity of our county lines. It is gratifying to see our community recognized as a singular unit rather than a collection of fragmented interests. We should remain attentive to the process as these new boundaries move toward implementation.
December 4, 2021
Final supporters
Michigan uses an independent commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts. It was supposed to stop the “long, meandering districts,” create districts “make sense” and respect communities of interest.
The commission has intentionally carved up counties, including Ottawa County, into multiple Congressional districts, severely diminishing our voice in Washington. Within a few hours, a person can ride their bike from one end of Ottawa county to the other, and have three different representatives.
OTTAWA COUNTY BELONGS TOGETHER!
The same is true for its drafts of state Senate districts. The commission appears to be acting in a way that intentionally separates communities from each other. Meanwhile, they believe the interests of Holland are shared with Kalamazoo, or Grand Haven’s interests are shared with Mackinaw City. It doesn’t make sense!
Ottawa County is the hub of the Lake Michigan economy, which is why it has become the fastest-growing county in Michigan.
In a time when we are asking every Michigan resident to participate, and ensure every vote matters, we, the residents of Ottawa County, ask the Redistricting Commission to further review its proposed Congressional districts recommendation.
We ask the commission to change their map according to following:
- acknowledge Ottawa County as the fastest-growing county in Michigan, and a community of interest
- preserves and respects current geographic boundaries, specifically county lines
- keep Ottawa County’s local economies of Holland, Grand Haven, Jenison/Grandville, and everything in-between intact
- respects the western Michigan Lakeshore culture as a historical community of interest
Keeping Ottawa County whole makes sense, and it ensures that we can be represented fairly and that our voice will be heard in Washington.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 28, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
September 22, 2021
160 Comments
Since when does combining Holland with Kalamazoo and Grand Haven with Mackinaw City(!) Stop the "long, meandering districts"? Not even contiguous! Serious gerrymandering here! The commission was supposed to prevent gerrymandering. I regret signing that petition.
We are a unique community of people with a unique natural resource-Lake Michigan. All along the lakeshore, tourism and outdoor activities factor into our lifestyle and livelihood. Please do not split Ottawa
I moved to Ottawa County with intent. If I wanted a different county or district I would move, so this is forcing a move on me through redistricting. And it also dilutes the voice of the people, which is very suspect at best, and has no good reason. Keep Ottawa County whole!
Please keep Ottawa Co as one district as it is integral to the many businesses and the protection of Lake Michigan resources. One representative has worked for the county to oversee growth and potential for future planning specific for this unique area. Thank You
I thought the purpose of voters not politicians was to eliminate gerrymandering. Dividing Ottawa County into three separate congressional districts is the definition of gerrymandering. Keep our county and communities together.
The fastest growing county in the state is being split up into pieces. How is this going to help future development, when it is represented by three different congressmen?
I precisely needed to thank you so much yet again. I am not sure the things that I could possibly have created without these solutions discussed by you about this subject matter. Entirely was a real frightening issue in my circumstances, nevertheless spending time with the expert approach you resolved the issue forced me to weep with joy. I am happier for the work and then have high hopes you are aware of an amazing job you're providing teaching men and women all through your blog post. I know that you've never encountered any of us. curry 7 http://www.curry7.us
I am just writing to make you be aware of what a extraordinary discovery our princess experienced going through your web page. She even learned several pieces, not to mention how it is like to have a wonderful teaching nature to make a number of people easily understand chosen hard to do topics. You actually exceeded our expected results. I appreciate you for coming up with those powerful, trustworthy, edifying and cool tips on your topic to Sandra. golden goose sneakers http://www.goldengooseshoes.us.org
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Since when does combining Holland with Kalamazoo and Grand Haven with Mackinaw City(!) Stop the "long, meandering districts"? Not even contiguous! Serious gerrymandering here! The commission was supposed to prevent gerrymandering. I regret signing that petition.