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Emely Paez
Director of Civic Engagement & Government Affairs
Hispanic Federation
Redistricting 101 Panel
Moderator
Frankie Miranda, President & CEO, Hispanic Federation
Panelists
Robert Rodriguez, Assemblymember, NY General Assembly
Emely Paez, Civic Engagement Director, Hispanic Federation
Fulvia Vargas-De Leon, Associate Counsel, LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Jeffrey Wice, Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law
Jennifer Wilson, Deputy Director, NY League of Women Voters
Panel Date
August 25, 2021
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
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New York Redistricting Update
Moderator
Frederick Vélez III Burgos, National Director of Civic Engagement, Hispanic Federation
Panelists
Lucía Gomez, Political Director, NYC Central Labor Council
Emely Paez, Civic Engagement Director, Hispanic Federation
Cesar Ruiz, Equal Justice Works Fellow LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Julio Rivera, National Senior Manager for Campaigns, NALEO Educational Fund
Panel Date
March 10, 2022
Duration
57 minutes
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In this video you will learn about the following topics:
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- The Redistricting Process in New York State
- The Independent Redistricting Commission
- Examples of Congressional and State Districts
- The NYC Redistricting Process
- Examples of Local Districts
- Redistricting Timeline and Important Dates
- How You Can Get Involved
The panelists provide an update on New York's state and congressional redistricting process, explain how the new maps were drawn, and discuss what the new districts mean for the Latino community in the state.
The panelists also offer a preview of the local redistricting process that will kick off in New York City during 2022, and highlight the importance of getting involved, as well as the opportunities Latinos will have to voice their opinion.
The panelists provide an overview of the redistricting process in the state of New York, how it directly impacts the political representation of Latino communities and the resources that are available for anyone interested in advocating for fair districts.