Most important problem in community
Non vaccinated people. Covid is spreading so fast it’s going to affect everything again
Finding people who will work and stay at a job
Joblessness and housing and homelessness
Our overburden healthcare system due to the coronavirus
People working for satan and not for God.
Conflict resolution is badly needed for our leaders to govern well.
Poverty for many especially the elderly and disabled.
Making sure Gretchen Whitmore doesn't get reelected
The rise in the omicron version of Covid19
People are being paid to NOT work. That means an economic collapse on multiple levels.
Apathy-uncertainty about government interference in businesses and our personal freedoms
Getting the pandemic under control so people can get on with their lives
Free unemployment money people don't want to work
people not wanting to work and there are jobs open
Covid and people not getting vaccinations
the imposition of "covid" rules and mandates
THE LAZY PEOPLE THAT DO NOT WANT TO WORK
Lack of staffing for business and manufacturing.
Businesses can't find people to work for them
Low paying jobs, extremely high housing costs
Not enough people want to work! Jobs go unfilled .
All the disruptions and anxiety surrounding the pandemic
City government that does not listen to the residents
Covid, along with all the other variants. Hospitals are full here, they're cancelling surgeries and sending patients to other states for health issues.
being rural, I think the farmers getting all the crops off, it depends on the weather
That people aren't getting fully vaccinated for Covid or not at all.
not enough money to pay bills and heating costs
COVID, not enough people have taken the vaccine.
Inflation since we are a rural community
Lack of actual affordable houseing not $1,200 a month 2 bed home
The US Federal government has been usupred by evil communists who hate American and want to destroy it and create a global Marxist dictatorship.
Politics, fake news, still scaring people.
Republicans refusing vaccination and dying
lack of family values and basic morality
Current administration creating division with Covid
Covid disease and disagreement over measures to combat it
The most important problem facing my community would be healthcare.
I don't see a problem within our community.
Oversized control of the economy and policy by the 1%
Government handing out money - why work if they pay you anyway?
aging infrastructure and neglect for certain areas.
Cant say whats going to happen in the future.
Businesses cannot get people to work for them.
People not taking the pandemic seriously
The current Administration in the White House
Covid and the fact that no one wants to work.
People don’t want to work Michigan still pays people to sit on there butts to do nothing!!
Inflation on people who can not afford it
Inflation. The prices of everything is way too high. Biden needs to resolve the shipping of goods issue and get to the here and now
Addressing the homeless issue in the community.
The most important problem facing my community today employees not making enough money to cover their bills.
Unable to travel due to Covid and being forced to get vaccinated
covid 19 fear and over reaction because of communist democrats dummies elected
High prices. It's a small community with very little local employment, so everybody has to travel to work. The price of fuel is ridiculous as is the price of heating your home and electricity has gotten out of control. A good budget is it possible for the lower class and seniors in my community
People not working. Lack of power for people to move on with the take over of the USA by the Democratic Communist Party otherwise the Democrats.
Thugs people stealing and having no conscious about it
Infrastructure (repair of bridge specifically) and lack of immigrants.
I would say mental health issues and drug addiction.
People need to follow the COVUD safety guidelines
Unemployment and limitations because of covid
The pepole who don't want to get the Vaccine
My community is implementing road diets which means ripping out lanes of traffic. It's a stupid idea and should be ended now. Add more car lanes downtown. Add parking.
Businesses closing because of short staffed
Rate of inflation cost of goods for what people make
Lack of people wanting to work. Businesses are closing and not just the small guys either
Seems like the homeless is really on the rise here
The unemployment rate and the amount of drug over doses
stores and resturants are closing all over in our town
Cost of living, wages, education. State and local government bureaucracy etc.
Covid terror and businesses not being able.to.find employees
Lack of.ability to pay for.basics of life due to pandemic restrictions and inflation.
Honestly I don’t even know it’s like so much had turned into the year of 2021
I would say to many people with no follow through
Covid is kind of the biggest problem with my community
Entitlement - no one wanting to work but feeling they owed everything.
Recovering from the dam failures in 2020, and the restoration of our lakes, and how to pay for that.
Not enough business I live in a small town
Increasing prices and people not working because of unemployment
More people need to wear masks and get vaccinated
anybody that can work does not not want to.
Higher wages just equal higher prices, not better finances for families
Lazy ass people who think taxpayers owe them
I’m going back to the house to go to the gym with the
People not wanting to work and the pandemic
Businesses going out of business and unemployment rates
Number of eligible workers and overall vaccination status
Things are very confusing and scary right now with covid and the child tax credit and other stimulus programs have been helpful to keep families from becoming homeless in this uncertain time it would be a shame if that goes away this year and our government turns its back on us
People don't want to work they want to stay home.

Prediction for your race's chosen party to support in 2022 MI election - Other open
the libertarian if Fred Upton is the 'Republican"
Choose whomever I want not based on political party's
Depends on who would be better for us in office.

Most important issues
Unvaccinated people must be vaccinated or be jailed.
I’m not driving home tomorrow I’m driving right there
Cutting welfare and getting people to work.
education but putting the focus on compensation for teachers
Getting rid of the income tax and property taxes
Ferreting out, resting, and imprisoning all of the traders who continue support Donald Trump and his lies about the 2020 election
getting rid of the free lunch money and making people go back to work
working for the people-economy-covid restrictions
Fair elections for all and eliminating gerrymandering
Making it not profitable not to get back to work!
how to get people to believe in government
That everyone who is eligible can vote and no laws exist to overturn our votes
Incentivize people to work and not stay home, and help those of us living at poverty levels.
Election Fraud, without fixing it nothing else matters.
improve educational facilities so that Michigan becomes a center of economic growth
Let business run and stay out of the way.
Remove all Covid restrictions and, to quote our governor, fix the da** roads
Climate change and its implications for the Great Lakes as a source of fresh water
Gun violence prevention/ safe storage laws
Giving power back to the people. And Removing endless emergency power
getting people back to work and that means stopping government assistance
I’m not really sure there are so many things they need to fix
Stopping the spread of Covid with mask and vaccine mandates
Opening the state up and remove all restrictions put in place
Keeping the promises they made during their campaign
Climate change, lgbtq rights, children assistance
preventing Republicans changing access to voting
Show infrastructure improvements locally and throughout the state
Fixing the changes they made to the auto no fault laws. It has been a disaster to those that are catastrophically injured.
Vaccine passports so us responsible vaccinated people can get on with our lives as promised.
Job programs to bring residents back to work.
Fixing districting for the legislature will help, adjust the term limits to extend them so there is actual experience in the chamber, and elmiminate lobbying's revolving door.
They need to fix the SOS, Unemployment program, roads, and the crazyness going on it some of our schools!
Education including school safety and equal access
Stopping opening the border for everyone and giving them $400,000 or is it $500,000 now? We're struggling and they never paid any taxes.
Simply sign approval for muskegon casino
Covid and its variants come to mind but I don't know if its the most important as I am apolitical
Working together for the good of all of Michigan
gun control keeping guns out of kids hands better gun laws
Corruption in our government and partison games especially in our voting laws and enforcement of those laws in
Getting people to get the shots if they don’t get this right nothing else matters
Outlawing electronic vote counting machines
Removing ALL mandates, getting economy back on track.
Focus on csc laws. They are not set to each offense. There are people in prison for pissing outside or for an image.
Getting the say no to everything GOP people out. Hurts us all.
Taking their noses out of peoples business
Getting the COVID outbreak under control
dealing all the fall out from Covid, jobs etc
Working together instead of against each other
Getting back to pre-pandemic normal, no more gov control over our lives
Controling prices on everything in our state.
Create and find workers to fill vacant job
the republicans could stop blocking ANY and ALL progress and maybe drop the critical race theory bullshit
Reducing bureaucracy and opening up opportunity for commerce
Getting rid of mandates, which are not laws.
The most important issue would be healthcare.
Second chances and undo unfair policy and procedures
The Legislature needs to grow up and stop acting like spoiled little children and get Michigan healthy again.
Fixing the city's up to make them more valuable
LOWER ALL TAXES AND REDUCE GOVERNMENT SIZE OVERALL
Protecting Michigan's independent bipartisan redistricting commission and expanding voter's rights.
Funding and expanding public transportation services such as Amtrak. Tackling the crime and drug addiction issues that have taken hold of every city and rural area statewide.
Well she did promise to fix the damn roads if elected. So how about fix the damn roads.
Reduce and inforce unemployment laws. Do notkeep extending unemployment.
Help low income Home Owners renovate their homes
Fixing the unemployment problem, we've been waiting for over a year for backpay of about $12,000.00
Helping the low income families including ones without kids
Needing money during this pandemic. Covid is still around.
Lowering gas costs by increasing production and movement
Gun control so the parents that buy these guns for kids go to jail go what there kids do!!
The economy and how it’s been going down
Convicted felons not being able to work.
Addressing economic instability and homelessness.
Covid; Financial Assistance; Poverty; Animal Welfare
The governor and legislature in Lansing needs to stay out of the school system. They need to have no say in the type of education the children are getting and forcing the little ones to wear masks while in school.
Focus on the economy the cost of everything is going up
Helping out low income people a little bit more.
Covid 19 pandemic increase social service money recover
Term Limits for all members of congress both federal and state
Infrastructure especially lead water pipes
Theirs to many to make it a narrow topic
Deal with coronavirus. Hospitals are overpacked
Economy needs attention and putting money back in Michigan instead of their pockets
get rid of the tax on state pensions as promised by Gov. Whitmer.
Giving back the retirees their state income tax
stopping big companies from leaving Michigan
Gettin the state back to normal. I shouldnt have to make an appointment months in advance to renew a licence or plate. I work 2 jobs and shopping overnight was very convient now stores have limited hours so by the time i get off from my second job (its ashame someone needs 2 jobs but hey thats the economy right) stores are closed. Also the housing market because there are few rentals available and it seems landlords want to price gouge
The unemployment market is grossly high and its because of all the free money that was thrown at them during the pandemic
The unemployment rate and stop forcing people to wear a mask ans get vaccinated. We are free to make our own choices
Helping the people most effective by the pandemic.
Making sure voting is available to everyone eligible.
Congratulations on king king congratulations on your Live
Loving one another. I know that's not on your list, but it would solve more issues.
I don’t know I would name one but there is so many
Extending PUA benefits due to COVID-19 not being over.
Corruption in the police n court systems
The glitches in the system. Cut the spending on themselves. People need the help not them.
Aid for people that need it not just based on numbers and qualifiers. Just because they see a higher income doesntt mean someone doesnt need help. Plus the way income is calculated for gross income doesnt reflect true income. They should refrom taxation on gambling to match the irs.
Financial stability leave healthcare decisions to the people you are trying to impose them on
I dont understanding I own half of the land why is it gov land it was state from the turner they are dont Earnhardt they are Bernhardt
Public transportation, especially in rural areas.
Doing right by all of those who can’t work and need SSI
Voting fraud, and securing our elections 100%
All the police issues. The bad cops need to be punished for what the have done and not get a slap on the wrist
The financial situation of older citizens.
Getting or stopping the vaccine mandates
Helping the immediate needs for food and shelter
Helping low income families with unemployment
Right now, they need to focus on helping keep businesses open and lower crime rate
Just stop trying to fix or improve things that aren’t broken or don’t need it
Making an antiviral medication for the public
I’m going back to the house to go to the gym with the girls for the night so I’ll let you know if you need anything
Passing legislation in a timely manner including but not limited to getting to the reviewing appeals unemployment claiments filed this past Summer who are still waiting for benifits they desrve due to a missing link to recertify at no fault of their own.
Maybe help people who aren’t making enough mkney
stop scaring people of Covid, let them live their lives
Agreeing on how federal funds should be utilized.
Helping families and people struggling to get by. The homeless. People struggling with addiction. People struggling that are from the community help them

Religious affiliation - text
Believe in Jesus, but don't belong to a church or religious group
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon); We are restorationist Christians - neither Catholic nor protestant yet Christian. Fix your question.

Main reason you do not have health insurance - Other open
hospital system is corrupt and often evil

Experiencing after Covid - Other open
Unexplainable chest pains fevers and chills
Rapid Pulse, Fatique and digestive issues
Body pain, heat sweats, headaches, fatigue, lack of energy

Where do you go when sick, non-urgent - Other open
Healthfood store for homeopathic remedies
I have no idea. Honestly, after my experience with healthcare in the last three years I don’t feel there’s anyone I can rely on.
I rely on earth medicine and spirit magic because I am a native american wiccan witch.
I don't go anywhere I stay home and suffer

Main reasons you did not get medical care - Other Open
Figured it would get better without seeing the doctor
My depression was overwhelming at the time
Fell down the stairs. Hurt my ankle, healed it with magick and herbs
My PCD who approved of my use of cannabis for medicine retired, and I can't find a new one that approves of my cannabis use!!
I was providing long term Hospice care for someone and had no one to sit with them if I were gone from the house.
I just didn't want to go and doctor don't help me with my issues
I'm a dumb man who would rather let a limb fall off than go see a doctor for a bandaid
My anxiety disorder makes calling people difficult.
Someone else in family needs medical care more than myself right now
I can work through most of my health issues with time.
Everyones worried about covid and you no longer get proper care as all they wanted to do was test for covid not what i was sick for
didn't think the issue was serious enough to warrant medical care
didn't want to leave the house because of Covid
Dr acted like I couldn't be seen for just a cough
Didn't have time and waited out the cold
Insurance doesn’t cover the care I needed
figured things would get better on its own
Single parent to a baby.. hard to get sitter
It was a minor issue that resolved quickly
no available appoints or my boss wouldn't give me the time off to go
I care for my grandmother who has dementia, I can't leave her for long

Main reasons you did not get dental care - Other Open
dentist's office poorly run, never on time
My anxiety makes it hard to talk to people.
Someone else in family needs medical attention more than I do
Medicare doesn't cover dental (in the richest country in the history of the world)
My wife is a Stroke Surviovor & I'm her Care giver.
Scheduling delays due to not enough trained staff
Not accepting new patients. Long waitlists

Main reasons you did not get mental health or substance abuse care - Other Open
Embarrassed. How was this not one of the options?
Providing long term Hospice care and no one to sit with them if I were gone from home.
My anxiety makes it hard to talk to people
Was constantly hung up on while on hold on the suicide crisis line
Need a neurological psychiatrist, can't find
My therapist found better employment elsewhere and haven't found another therapist I feel I can trust

Biggest impact pandemic had on your experience as a caregiver
Drudgery to check in always whether we have symptoms etc.. Just one more step to add to all the others in getting care for my husband
Providing extra time for the things we must all do to avoid the possibility of contact with the virus.
I don’t think that the Covid pandemic has impacted my experience is a caretaker much
It has heightened the amount of time spent on care giving
Needing to help my sister get her Covid shots.
Realization that we all depend on each other.
Worry that they will get Covid from me, so I no longer have a social life.
Not much impact because I was able to use in home health services for her, but in a very limited capacity.
Trying to keep her vaccinated and boosted so she won't get covid
They had covid that's why they needed me to run errands. I just put the stuff on the porch
Getting services for the person I care for.
Having them at the house more frequently
I have had to stay away numerous times because myself or others were infected.
Worrying that I would expose my aging parents.
I worry that I can get Covid-19 and then pass it on to my wife who is at high risk
Extra layers of hoops to jump through to make sure the care is received. Everything is just more complicated.
It's hard because I help my elderly mother but I'm afraid I could expose her to covid.
Not able to go out and do activities and get exercise.
Difficult to visit those locked in nursing homes
Honestly, worried about my Father catching it. Making sure he could get his vaccine & booster as soon as possible.
I live two hours away from my Mother and in the beginning of the Pandemic I made short visits, but that has changed now, because we all have got vaccinated and have gotten our booster shots.
not getting together with friends and family often enough
I can't think of any ways COVID-19 has impacted my experience
Struggling to safely complete errands and appointments without unnecessary exposure to germs
Concern that I will get COVID-19 from my elderly MIL since she is living with us and she is not very careful.
Unable to take them out for dinners ir entertainment
Covid makes making and getting health care much more difficult when it comes to appts and care
It has increased the difficulty of being a care giver due to health concerns and distance.
Covid 29 pandemic angry american experience care giver.
It’s really hard to deal with restrictions at hospitals when the people who can visit is restricted and who can visit isn’t able to change. I live out of town and I count on local family to be able to do what I can’t. It’s also frustrating because I can’t take my under 16 year old with me - even though he is a teen and I’d like him to spend some time with his grandpa before grandpa dies.
Their declining mobility because they can't get go out of the house unless necessary with copd
Older people don't want to leave out as much to grocery shop
not being able to be with lperson do to hospital restrictions
Learning too much about how self centered some members of American society behave.
I would say not continuing my usual routine
Having to do even more because I don't want them in the public
Covid has made my experience as a caregiver a big pain in the ass.
Not being able to care for or see elder family
Increased anxiety and stress, less joy in general
Always stressed about being around other people when my husband has an appointment or myself
Getting them to the doctor and getting them to wear a mask
finacially made wverything more expensive,
Somewhat but it’s mostly me and making sure I wear a mask and not spread it
Shutting down the economy has made it difficult to shop, provide food or other necessary household supplies as well as ever increasing prices & inflation from the poor choice to shut down economy & the govt handing out free money
Trying to keep her safe from getting it.
I’ve experienced many unique challenges because the elderly person I help care for is demented and doesn’t remember COVID or care about personal hygiene or taking safety precautions.
Difficulty with child care and with future planning.
Making sure that the people in my home were vaccinated and boosted.
It has made everyone worried about their well being
It makes me anxious that I may get COVID.
Living together and being around eachother to much and colliding
Inability to get regular physician care, example, grandson has allergies and pediatrician wont see any patient with a respiratory issue at this time, even with a negative covid test
Not being able to get certain food items
1. Unable to take my wife to Physical & Speech Therapy. 2. Protecting her from other possible people that could infect her, including family members!
Limited attendance at medical appointments and required time off of work
An able to get others to help...or even people willing to be paid to help.
Just a fact it’s hard to explain why they can’t deal with much as we used to
If I've been exposed I can't get there to do inside things. It also depressed her when she came see faces and have conversations
Grandma wants more and becomes meaner when you can't get it
I would say the lack of them caring about their health
I was throwing up alot and just stumic was all messed up I had a colde
Going to appointments and having to wear a mask he has bad anxiety and doesn't do well wearing a mask
Freedom of being able to be in person with certain people
Not being able to take care of the person's that help
Worry that I will get sick and so will my son.
While helping my grandma I was scared I could get covid and pass it to her.
Prolonged procedures because they will only operate if you are dying even if you are in extreme pain
Covid-19 severely limits the social interaction portion of the unpaid car so I only spend the least amount of in-person care as possible.
Worrying that if I get sick it would effect those I care for and would make them regress
putting stress on me that if I get sick and give t to them, it could kill them.
Extra anxiety about my health my sons health and the health of the rest of my family. Very scared for thr well being of my loved ones. A lot of pressure on me I feel like the most healthy and most responsible to make sure everyone gets through this and is okay

Sought help from - Other Open
Consultation with health care professionals
Walmart pharmacy - my mom got her shot there with me I believe or it was me with her getting it

If in need, what sources would you go to for help - Other Open
Travel services to and from doctors appointments

What have you seen or heard about this Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission?
As always, dissension and big hoopla ... Keep revising the map etc.. Unlikely to accomplish anything productive and even if finding a solution, it will cause more uproar as always
That the can redistrict but it doesn't mean that republican congress in our state will try to pull something so it gets gerrymandered to thier benefit.
I have read articles in the Detroit Free Press about their work.
I have read some of the press releases that they put out.
I haven't seen or heard much about it other than YouGov surveys
They are still meeting and the Republicans don't like the whole idea.
Have read a little online, but not enough to understand completely what it will accomplish
Nothing lately. But I'm sure I'll hear all about it nearing this next election.
Minority voters would be unable to elect candidates who express their interests, violating civil rights.
Close to having finalized maps and more political than I naively thought it would be
I applied to be part of the commission. I get regular updates on it.
I’ve seen some data and proposals m as ps but haven’t investigated closely
The redistricting commission was a Ballot initiative that intended to remove congressional district in in the hands of politicians and put it in the hands of the people with an eye toward reducing partisan politics and gerrymandering
I received an invitation to be considered but I turned it down because of my health. My brother also received an invitation and agreed but he wasn't chosen
That they have been meeting regularly and remotely to work on this. It seems as though it is impartial and fair. I think it will be a huge improvement over the legislative process.
Not transparent. Some bickering . Still influenced by special interests.
That they said they would be transparent and open meetings, but have had a closed session that they are not allowing the public to know what happened at it.
That they will favor the Democrats in elections!
Other than possibly violating the open meetings act, and they were having a hard time partially due to the 2020 census being delayed.
That they have created numerous maps, that several parties have complained about their group not getting their share of representation, and that they are being sued to disclose details of closed door meetings.
that there are changes to how it's being done
Still issues but better than partisan maps
Even though they are supposed to be neutral they are not.
Only that it has been meeting, haven't seen any new districts drawn out yet.
Very little. I wish I'd been selected for it.
I have received regular updates from Voters Not Politicians, the group that passed the initiative. I also volunteered for Voters Not Politicians by recruiting signatures for the vote proposal. However, I know there are groups that are trying to find ways around the redistricting.
I just briefly heard something about it on my local news
Great program and give it time it will work
Many are upset with the commission and what they have done.
That the districts being drawn up are not any better-that depending on which plan theygo with one party will end up with more advantage.
Probably heard it on am the radio, our usual news source.
The Republicans are trying to control the others!!
That this could correct gerrymandering. Which I think is good.
Actually I’m not sure what Ihave heard is factual
Not much of anything. I know they've meet but that is about it.
The usual news stories, and that they need more time to complete the redistricting.
I have seen their potential districts and think they are discriminatory
Not a lot but am expecting it will be better than if left to our Republican state congress
Heard good and bad things. I think the process can be abused and has been abused in the past, but I understand there are sometimes legitimate reasons for the change. I think there is a lot of election fraud going on in every single swing state, so shenanigans from BOTH sides deeply concern me.
Not enough to answer this question as it should be.
Think its called gerry mandering to get certain votes contained in on district
That they have a plan, but I’m not really familiar with it.
I have not seen much information. There is little reporting about it.
I have seen some of the online meetings and proposed maps
That they have been holding closed meeting and not being transparent. That a few of the "independent" members are donors to Democrat/Left leaning groups.
That there could be some political bias in these endeavors
The last I heard, it wasn't going smoothly. (I still have hope.)
That they are still trying to come up with a plan and it's unknown how this is going to turn out
Supposedly it's made up of an even number of Republicans and Democrats. I don't really trust it to be honest, but don't know enough to say for sure
They don't seem to know what they are doing
Yes but they seem to be hiding information
I was invited to be in a pool of randomly selected candidates for the commission, each side got to pick 200 people to invite to be in the pool. I was invited based on my political inclination. Each side would then narrow down the pool until each side agreed upon the people they wanted to serve their side. There would be equal amount chosen. It required traveling and holding meetings through out the state, the expenses would be paid and the job itself paid quite well. I declined the offer because of covid.
It hasn’t communicated well with the public. There has been lack of transparency. There is distrust in it’s effectiveness and fairness.
they are working on maps but often fighting. Not truly independent
Bipartisan, even number of members. will attempt to draw non-partisan districts.
Just know that it is composed of citizens rather than legislators. I think they are a balanced number of democrats, republicans, and then some independents. I think their 'hearings'/discussions are also open to the public
The redistricting is another hoax to predetermine the outcome of elections and further the in-accuracy of out state.
It is supposed to stop gerrymandering. Does a bit. But commission is bought off too.
I have seen some news reports that discussed different plans, but nothing concrete
It is meant to remove redistricting from political influence
That the Commission is try to keep information secret.
I have heard from the news they have redrawn some voting areas or districts in our County
Not sure. I think it has to do with elections.
that they regularly and constantly violate the law by holding closed and secret meetings and withold documents from the public and media. That they ignore the attorney general. That they are being sued by literally everyone, republicans, democrats, every single newspaper, the blacks
only that they are mostly having private meetings
That people aren't showing up for meetings.
Read an article in the paper months ago Don't really remember the specifics, but do remember thinking this is just another BS committee we'll spend money on to go nowhere.
I applied and made it passed initial screening for the Commission, but was not ultimately selected. I have been following the various maps/districts that they have released, but have not attended any of the public meetings they have had.
Not much, just that it exists. My general impression is that it's slightly better than the old system, but still not fair.
The commission is in the process of redrawing the maps but may still keep it from making sense or being neutral
It's supposed to be fair and not allow Republicans to steal elections.
Very little, I dont recall but I did hear of it
have been following it since day one; applied for a seat on commission
It is supposed to be independent, composed of bi-partisan members, with map proposals that citizens can comment on.
The commission was voted in to prevent abusive gerrymandering of districts in favor of a political party. I have not read of any redistricting results from the commission yet.
I heard the Republicans were trying to change it.
That they are going to have non-elected people from both parties and independents drawing them
Holding public hearings on redistributing
Pamphlets and brochures with the basic information on why and who the redistricting would be completed by
Nothing other than it being on the ballot and passing.
That it is Democrat empowered. 1 more Dem at least than GOP. And while one cannot really trust either one, the Dems are clearly worse. They are lying, cheating communist totalitarians. Either make it fair or disband it but they won't all they care about is power. Whitmer and her minions are utterly loathesome.
The district plans are still up in the air
Not for a long time has any news been about it
Not very much but it changes the dynamics of where the lines are for voting and redesigned the maps to where people vote and how things will change for the area you live in.
They aren’t holding meetings open to th public.
Only that people have been upset with the maps they’re drawing.
mostly that they are supposed to have open meetings but aren't
That some people were complaining that the new redistricting was worse with the redistricting for African-Americans
It is run by non politicians, is supposed to be citizens and they are to draw the lines for voting districts.
That they have redrawn the districts and are awaiting approval.
Just that they are working on redistricting
I've been following the commission and their meetings. It still appears that there will be a pro-GOP majority compared to voting results, but it will be less bad than the past two decades.
They have been working on it and had some hearings. Still working on gerrymandering, though
That some of the people who said they were Republican lied about their party affiliation.
There's a bipartisan panel that's assigned to draw new district lines
Nothing I really dont look it up or talk about it
News stories about how skewed the old lines were based on politics and how the new lines are being drawn by committee
Not much. I just think it's all political to redistrict and a waste of money that could go somewhere more useful.
I've heard that there have been lawsuits already filed against their redistricting because groups feel it hasn't been done correctly.
They held multiple public sessions and have begun submitting proposals for district maps. The census was delayed which caused hardships for them but the state Supreme Court wouldn't grant an extension
They are having public meetings to decide on which map to use
They are bad at their jobs and are violating laws during the process
some of the people on the commission did not attend very many meeting sessions and they held a private session that was illegal
Not very much at all...only that they're redistricting the areas surrounding me.
Supposed to be made from the private sector
Not a lot but from what I do know I don't agree with it at all.
I just remember seeing something about proposal 2 but didn't read much about.
I've heard that they preliminary maps that aren't as good as people thought they'd be. And I heard there is a lot of disappointment in how the process has progressed.
I have seen some preliminary plans posted for citizen feedback.
They had held a meeting that was not open to the public.
Michigan independent citizens redistricting commission angry american.
It's supposed to be fair and not help a political party
Working hard to fix the Republican Scams
That Republicans are already looking for ways to actively undermine the new commission regardless of the will of voters, because cheating is the only way they can win and entrench minority rule. They are cowards.
They are not impartial, their maps draw benefits the GOP, Law Suits
Hardly anything. I’ve read about it once a couple years ago.
That ordinary citizens are responsible for drawing districts but with the political climate like it is, I'm not sure it is not biased
Notice of public hearings consistently is published after the hearing date.
They are trying to work it out where it is right for All
Supposed redirecting voting zones to better represent
sounds like a useless waste of time by someone trying to manipulate the voting
I was contacted to fill out a questionaire to see if I was qualified to be considered for selection to the committee.
nothing other then the latest map is not a fair representation
That they have made a new map and people were upset because it split districts that should stay together.
It is gerrymandering to help democrats win elections.
Republicans are attacking it because it's not unfairly favoring them.
they are drawing up much more fair districts
It's in the process of drawing the maps and they have released a few maps. I haven't looked at them recently.
Republicans are PISSED OFF because most of their jerry mandering has been undone,
Not enough to restate. I’m concerned that gerrymandering will continue to silence my voice and vote
They are not being transparent and honest with Michigan's citizenry.
That there stands a good chance of getting Michigan out of a gerrymandered state.
They are trying to have private meetings but that's not the original purpose of the committee
They had closed door meetings that were supposed to be open to public review. They need to be replaced with people who will follow the provisions set up in the statute.
I have reviewed the proposed maps and submitted comments.
I’ve heard that it’s non-partisan. The civil rights department is upset because they don’t like that some of the majority-minority districts are going to change and they want to prevent that.
I watched one of the streamed pubic input meetings and have looked at the proposed maps.
Final districts are nearing completion but lawsuits will probably be filed regardless.
Would have people to voice there opinion
It is supposed to be a commission of people representing Republicans, dems, Independents. It is FAR from "independant" and very partisan for the communist left dems.
That some of the surrounding towns of Detroit will now be pushed into that district. That the commission may be against the MI constitution.
I applied to be part of the commission but was not selected. I know that it is taking much longer than initially planned. I also know that part of that is due to pressure from far right groups.
Almost nothing. I am closer to St Paul, MN, or Chicago, than I am Lansing.
They are responsible for redrawing the district lines
Not much at all, news media did not cover it much.
That it's supposed to lessen the affects of gerrymandering
nothing just heard it was going to be done
Currently the commission has proposed a terrible cut of Wayne County that will significantly end fair legislative representation for Detroiter's, an effort I believe to reduce African American voting power in Michigan
Very little since it was enacted. I tried to submit to be a part of it even. Since then there hasn't been much info
Just that it was needed to balance number of citizens in districts.
They created their maps, which are fair and non-partisan-ish
Heard there was some criticism about the redistricting proposals in Wayne county that would eliminate some majority black voting districts.
that they had an illegal closed-session meeting.
I got a flyer in the mail asking me to apply to be on the commission. I declined because I can't take off that kind of time from work, which makes me worried that the only people on this commission are retired or unemployed. I don't understand how someone working full time could support this, and therefore I worry about the diversity of the commission.
Certain areas in Michigan will not get car insurance will have poor schools and not the services that the other redistrict will have
May effect voting to be changed and effect results
Read the ballot proposals, consumed news stories, interviews with, and columns, about it. Signed the petition and voted for it. Advocated others to sign and vote for it. A significant other attempted to be a citizen on the commission.
Partisan hacks dismantling for no good to come in 2022.
Heard it discussed in the news and I know MI Republicans want redistricting done to favor their outcome, but don't know final resolution
Back when it started there was a lot of talk about it. Not much since, especially after the courts started sabotaging efforts to get rid of gerrymandering.
I haven't heard much about the independent citizens redistricting commission. Only thing I heard was that it existed.
That the Republicans are drawing line to benefit them on elections
That they have met and created a new proposed map
Redistricting will not be done by politicians but by citizens
I've been following the commission since I signed a petition to get it on the ballot and I've attended a public meeting with the commission. My only concern is that Qpuiblicans in Lansing have sworn to undermine it and its findings and they're doing that now.
I have heard about it on local newscasts as well as radio commercials. I have just heard it represents a more authentic way to vote.
That they're still working on getting the final maps.
That they have not been as transparent as they should have been. I don't trust them.
I've been following the Commission closely. After promising transparency, they participated in secret meetings and withheld memos from the public. Their maps have been accused of violating the Civil Rights Act. By every metric, the Commission has been a disappointment.
They are not being fair in drawing the district
They are arguing, having difficulty coming to a unanimous decision. They are also being told that their maps are in violation of civil rights and that they must release their secret memos.
Geez, I'm very involved voter. I can't remember everything I know about it. I signed a petition in favor of the initiative, talked to friends and family about supporting it and voted for it on election day. It passed and the goddamn GOP has been trying to derail it ever since. I honestly have a hard time believing it will actually happen.
Muskegon county wants to redistrict like 3 or 4 of the smaller townships that doesn't get enough support from the local government and redistrict themselves to form a new county.
Minorities think they are punishing them
They have made progress on the the new districts, there are some tentative changes. They were also just told they violated the open meetings act and will have to turn over meeting notes and records.
Just what was in the bill. Creating a citizens council in charge of redistricting hard on compactness and cultural consideration
elected officials should handle re-districting
It’s meant to make the districting more fair
It's in process but new districts have not been approved.
they have been announcing their info meetings
National News about it and other states redistricting.
Nothing at all but then again im not from here
I havent heard much about it but now i am very interested.
A neutral group of citizens will redraw the districts based on non-biased data
I heard they are refining the district lines
I have read a little about it. Did not really understand it well
that they are being harnessed by the repulcain party
I believe it would help alleviate gerrymandered districts.
That they are doing things behind closed doors. Not travelling and getting input from specific areas
doesnt let politicians control the redistricting
has multiple drafts of maps, was delayed by census, recently had to release closed meeting recording
Very little other than promoting it before election, since it was passed I have heard nothing more about it.....have not heard if citizens were chosen yet or not, how they were chosen, who they are or when & how redistricting will be done......nothing at all. As usual, we are all left in the dark and the process will still be corrupt
Not much lately..I remember it being discussed at election time.
they meet behind closed doors and do not let the people know what htey are doing
nothing I can remember. Meeting I believe.
It can be beneficial if the right people are doing it
That it is in the process of using census data to appropriately draw district lines for the state of Michigan.
Only information from this survey app prior to today
Beyond that they were looking at the possibility, I haven't seen anything in the news.
Only that there is some supposedly independent group handling redistricting now.
they review boundries and tried to maintain current boundries.
The last I heard they were asking for applicants that were Independent, republican and democrat voters so there was equal representation.
I've followed the process for drawing districts closely, commented on some of them and suggested my own, and have seen some of the controversy around how they're drawing districts and getting advice, including possible violations of the open meetings act.
I don't really follow it, just they're trying to make it easier for people to vote in their district
republicans over ruled the commission will of the people to impose thier own distrusted maps
They are cheating to give the other side the advantage and take away from the minorities.
I voted yes, local news/local print media
suppose to give a fair assessment of the rezoning
They have some in person public meetings and some people don’t like the redistricting proposals that have been presented.
There's a problem still with who's drawing the lines
They're Gerramanding the Districts to favor Republicans!
Two of the independents lied and are super partisan Democrat leftists. Anthony Eid is the worst. Also, the commission is basically drawing a Democrat gerrymander. They are illegally drawing districts to disfavor Republicans. Republicans have a natural geographic advantage in the state and the districts should reflect that.
I know that the commission is currently being sued. I know that they have also missed a few deadlines
Nothing...I have no idea what the hell that is
I have heard there is push back to this commission.
They're currently being taken to court to expose a secret meeting they had with some lawyers. And they're basically going to reveal their maps very soon
Not much just some basic information online
A lot of complaints that they were not doing a good job on it.
Will hopefully provide a more fair districting instead of the biased, Gerrymandering that has happened in the past.
Feel like they are trying to control all areas be it democrat or republican by redistricting
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That they drew lines that favored Republican candidates
About problems of agreeing on terms of seating members of the panels
Online group for others and your fields of taking care of family
Takes districts out of the hands of politics and into the people hands
I have not but I want to know what it is!
The Republicans are desperate to rig the system in their favor.
I wrote several articles about the initial proposal when they were gathering signatures and before it went on the ballot. Been paying close attention to the maps they chose.
I don’t think the amendment and the will of the people of Michigan is being respected by GOP legislators
That they are refusing to release any information on their meetings, and how they are figuring out the new redistricting.
I haven't been keeping up with it so I haven't heard about it
Haven't seen anything, was only told that this happened
mostly that it's unfair to the African American population
It would impact voting but that’s about all
Not much at all, but concern about how these independent citizens get appointed, and by whom.
Not much. But I don’t think it will make much of a difference in whether or not our vote actually counts
I’m sorry but it doesn’t work on me too but you have no plans on the other phone so you have no choice or to do it on my own way home and then
That they are there to help and stand high quality
Not much, I have not read anything about it, so I can't tell you what it really is in it.
I know that the commission is equally created by members of both sides of the isle with no legislative influence.
I've heard good things and I've heard bad things

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