To view the recording of this program, click here.

The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge welcomes the community to Lunch with the League at 12 Noon EST, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. In an effort to keep everyone safe during this time of pandemic, the gathering will again be virtual. The zoom link will be distributed to LWVOR members and friends who attend regularly, and is also at the bottom of this article. Others who desire to gain access to the meeting may do so by following the instructions provided at the close of this article.

Redistricting Transparency and Engagement

Tennessee begins 2022 discussing new legislative districts for both state and local governments, using population information from the 2020 Census. Different levels of government use different processes to accomplish their redistricting, with varying levels of public input. How will the new lines affect this year's congressional, state and local elections? Jesse Fox Mayshark, a reporter with Compass in Knoxville, will talk about the different ways redistricting will be done in Tennessee and its likely impacts. Mr. Mayshark’s experience serving as communications director to former Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, gave him the unique opportunity to see how government from the inside works.

Redistricting is a major initiative of the League of Women Voters of US with flow-down to all state Leagues. Voting rights for every eligible voter is a constitutional right – not a privilege.

Lunch with the League welcomes League members and nonmembers alike to this informative presentation. For instructions on linking to the live presentation, contact maryannreeves1 [at] att.net. All League members and regular attendees will receive an e-mail with the zoom link prior to the meeting. A couple of days following the presentation, you may view the recorded presentation on the League’s website (https://my.lwv.org/tennessee/oak-ridge).

The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge is a nonpartisan political organization for men and women. It encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Zoom Link for the Presentation (12 PM EST, January 18, 2022):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85028163280