Redistricting meetings set for Marion County

The Indianapolis City-County Council plans a series of meetings to begin its 2022 redistricting process.  It’s the first time the effort will start with a public engagement campaign.  

State statute requires redistricting of Marion County’s 25 districts after the federal census, which was completed in 2020.  The council is seeking input ahead of that process. Residents are asked to weigh in on their community strengths and learn more about how the district may change. 

One forum will be held in each of the county’s nine townships. Residents are invited to attend any of the meetings. The educational campaign is dubbed “Your Voice 2022” and includes a website detailing the process, meeting locations and COVID measures. The meetings will be accessible in different languages.

• Perry Township Redistricting Community Forum 
  Saturday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
  Perry Meridian High School, 401 W. Meridian School Road
   
• Lawrence Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Tuesday, Jan. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  
  CAFÉ, 8902 East 38th St.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Franklin Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Friday, Jan. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  
  Franklin Township Civic League, 8822 Southeastern Ave.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Washington Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Monday, Jan. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Washington Township Community & Education Center, 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Decatur Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Tuesday, Feb. 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Decatur Township School for Excellence Community Room , 5106 S High School Road
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Wayne Township Redistricting Community Forum
  Wednesday, Feb. 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
  Northwest Middle School , 5525 W. 34th St
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Pike Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Thursday, Feb. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center Gymnasium, 2990 W 71st St.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Warren Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Monday, Feb. 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  
  Moorhead Community Resource Center, 8400 E. 10th St.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times
   
• Center Township Redistricting Community Forum  
  Tuesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  
  Crispus Attucks High School, 1140 Doctor MLK Jr St.
  Current COVID Requirements: Masks must be worn at all times

Contact WFYI city government and policy reporter Jill Sheridan at jsheridan@wfyi.org. Follow on Twitter: @JillASheridan.