Don’t be misled. A YES vote on Issue 1 will end the current system of politicians drawing political boundaries. The ballot language and the messaging is purposely misleading. The description of Issue 1 written on your ballot is NOT the language that will become law if it passes. Know before you go!
The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment will:
- Create the 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission made up of Democratic, Republican, and Independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state.
Ban current or former politicians, political party officials and lobbyists from sitting on the Commission.
Require fair and impartial districts by making it unconstitutional to draw voting districts that discriminate against or favor any political party or individual politician.
Require the commission to operate under an open and independent process.
There are many great resources and articles available that can help you to find the most compelling way to explain what’s going on, so we won’t reinvent the wheel. Please click these links to check out Rachel Coyle, Ohio Capital Journal and Citizens Not Politicians for these excellent tools and resources.