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Dale Gatz

Commission: both

Zip: 80206

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

One of the reasons the Independent Redistricting group was established was to have the process of redistricting be very transparent, with hearings across the state on every map under consideration. Please reject any maps presented by any person/group that cannot be taken out for a public hearing across the state. If you want Coloradans to have trust in the process, it is imperative that the process is TOTALLY transparent at all times and nothing is submitted that has not had the chance to be reviewed by the populace of the state.

Eric Levine

Commission: both

Zip: 80026

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

Please do not allow Commissioners Barnett and Kottwitz, or anyone else, to use non-disclosing and unregistered GOP lobbyists to shove through a last-minute set of maps to the Supreme Court that would fundamentally alter the make-up of the state senate and house, almost certainly ensuring control for Colorado Republicans over the next decade. This is a mockery of everything that Independent Redistricting Commissions are meant to stand for. Please hold Mr. Barnett and Ms Kottwitz to their own words: "Hunter looks forward to working for all Coloradans, regardless of political affiliation and geographic location, to promote and ensure a fair process and equitable outcome for legislative redistricting". "This opportunity afforded her the pleasure of working seamlessly with opposing viewpoints to accomplish the goal of serving the citizens."

Lauren Osga

Commission: both

Zip: 80221

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

We want transparency. Please reject the gerrymandered maps being pushed by Commissioners Barnett and Kottwitz.

Ron Olson

Commission: both

Zip: 80016

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

I urge you to please not allow Barnett and Kottwitz to hi-jack the redistricting process and for the Commissioners to develop districts that are in line with population and demographic facts, not party affiliation. The days of minority rule need to end and end now. Sincerely, Ronald G Olson Unaffiliated Voter

Diane M. Brower

Commission: both

Zip: 80487

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

The Commission and staff did excellent work in producing redistricting maps that responded to local input and created new districts that are competitive. I object to last-minute efforts by Commissioners and Kottwitz to make changes that would gerrymander districts in favor of Republicans. The Colorado voters supported a bipartisan and transparent redistricting process, which seems to have occurred up to this point. Please resist non-disclosing and unregistered influence to benefit one party over the other. Thank you for your continuing efforts to produce bipartisan, honest and fair redistricting. --Sincerely, Diane Brower

John Miller

Commission: both

Zip: 80125

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

Pleaseā€¦ please. Reject the gerrymandered maps being stealthily submitted by Commissioners Barnett and Kottwitz.

Shenoa Tara

Commission: both

Zip: 80027

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

Please keep the redistricting process transparent. I urge you to reject the gerrymandered maps being pushed by Commissioners Barnett and Kottwitz.

Paul Strasburg

Commission: both

Zip: 80210

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

I urge you to follow the recommendation of staff of the Independent Redistricting Commission in making your final decision on Congressional and Legislative maps for the coming decade. It is essential that you ignore the egregious effort of Commissioners Barnett and Kottwitz to undermine this nonpartisan process at the last minute by pressing their own biased interests on the Commission. It would be an affront to all those who have worked tirelessly and faithfully for a fair outcome of this process, and an irreparable harm to democracy in Colorado to succumb to their pressure. Thank you!

James C. Ruh

Commission: both

Zip: 81632

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

I think that it is absolutely absurd not to have all of Eagle County in the same District, apparently the 2nd District. The people in the 3 small areas of Eagle County that the Commission would put into the 3rd District have the same issues, goals, etc. as the rest of us in Eagle County. Plus, dividing the the County into two districts creates problems with different sets of ballots and figuring out new precincts. The small number of Eagle County residents tentatively placed in the 3rd District should be placed in the 2nd District with the rest of the County.

Pati Walton

Commission: both

Zip: 80118

Submittted: October 11, 2021

Comment:

Please reject the redistricting proposed by two Republicans. Be Fair