Frequently Asked Questions

Measure 20-362 proposes a charter amendment to establish a 15-member, non-partisan, citizens' redistricting commission. It shifts the authority to select citizen commission members from the elected Board of Commissioners to a blind drawing of eligible applicants. The new commission, rather than the Board, would have the final say in adopting district maps. This measure also introduces a one-time mid-decade redistricting process under the new criteria.

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The County was reviewing it’s Charter. When redistricting was being discussed in the review of the Charter, this new Charter amendment was presented. Redistricting has become increasingly contentious, often serving the interests of the party in power. The Princeton Gerrymandering Project gave Oregon's congressional districts, drawn by the state legislature, an "F" grade. In response, many states have moved toward independent redistricting commissions. The Lane County Board of Commissioners considers this issue critical and is putting it to a vote. Elected boards, now and in the future, inherently face conflicts of interest in redistricting. This amendment ensures a separation between political interests and the redistricting process.