 Redistricting, a form of redistribution, is the process in the United States of changing political borders. This often means changing electoral district and constituency boundaries, usually in response to periodic census results.[1] In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to approval by the state governor. |
Assemblyman William Parment will be on campus to discuss legislative redistricting after the 2010 census and other issues facing the New York State legislature on Monday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m., in the Horizon Room of the Williams Center.
Reapportionment and redistricting for 2012 will be critical to Democratic and Republican electoral prospects for the next decade in U.S. Congressional districts, State Assembly and Senate districts. Assemblyman Parment has been extensively involved in past redistricting plans and continues to contribute his expertise on this timely topic as New York develops redistricting plans based on the 2010 census.
Bill Parment was first elected to the 150th Assembly District in 1982 and is serving out his 14th term. He is retiring after 28 years of representing a district that includes SUNY Fredonia and most of Chautauqua County. Parment’s committee membership in the Assembly includes the Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry, the Committee on Education, and the Committee on Environmental Conservation. He has also served as the Co-Chair of the Legislative Taskforce on Demographic Research and Reapportionment.
All campus and community members are welcome to attend this discussion with Assemblyman Parment. Refreshments will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the SUNY Fredonia Department of Political Science, the Center for Regional Advancement, and the American Democracy Project.
