thank you Ed. Without your writing on this, it would have received little attention. At one time, Iowa was a leader in promoting diversity on state commissions and boards In recent years, that has been eroded; gender balance is no longer required--it is a consideration. Geographic diversity, at one time required--I believe-- and followed, has been assimilated, too, with little or no oversight.
Ed's point on gerrymandering demonstrates the hypocrisy (Dave's comments are sarcastic, but may give others an idea to put Freedom on every bill that removes freedoms).
According to words and actions of our Governor, we no longer need to focus on geographical representation on our commissions and boards.
If the Republicans succeed at this, without sufficient pushback from Iowans, Democrats and civil society groups, Reynolds will propose changing our laws on re-districting.
Excellent analysis. The only surprising thing is that the hypocrites didn’t somehow name the bill with the word “freedom” in it.
thank you Ed. Without your writing on this, it would have received little attention. At one time, Iowa was a leader in promoting diversity on state commissions and boards In recent years, that has been eroded; gender balance is no longer required--it is a consideration. Geographic diversity, at one time required--I believe-- and followed, has been assimilated, too, with little or no oversight.
Ed's point on gerrymandering demonstrates the hypocrisy (Dave's comments are sarcastic, but may give others an idea to put Freedom on every bill that removes freedoms).
According to words and actions of our Governor, we no longer need to focus on geographical representation on our commissions and boards.
If the Republicans succeed at this, without sufficient pushback from Iowans, Democrats and civil society groups, Reynolds will propose changing our laws on re-districting.