tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511503908721786610.post119474740976135252..comments2019-06-18T17:53:16.550-04:00Comments on Capitol Beat Blog: First Day of SessionBarbara Bartolettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300981347440486131noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511503908721786610.post-13263234734002305072013-01-28T16:48:07.872-05:002013-01-28T16:48:07.872-05:00Hi Mary and thank you for commenting!
Regarding ...Hi Mary and thank you for commenting!<br /> <br />Regarding the split of the good government groups on this issue - The League recognizes and understands the concerns of our fellow good government advocates about this redistricting amendment. They are right to voice those concerns - the amendment is not perfect. However, this amendment does represent tangible progress in the long fight for a fairer redistricting process. The League feels that within the current political climate, this is the best deal possible and that, overall, the amendment takes a big stride towards removing the pen from the legislature when drawing up districts.Barbara Bartolettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300981347440486131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511503908721786610.post-25149891660205177832013-01-24T21:44:27.285-05:002013-01-24T21:44:27.285-05:00The League and Citizens Union are saying that the ...The League and Citizens Union are saying that the amendment for redistricting is an improvement. Common Cause and NYPIRG are saying it is a sham. What will happen in November, 2014 when it comes before the voters? Will the good government groups be on opposite sides? Mary Kirschnoreply@blogger.com