Asheville symposium on redistricting reform set for Feb. 14

Here’s the info from Common Cause and the League of Women Voters:

SYMPOSIUM ON REDISTRICTING REFORM

SPONSORED BY

COMMON CAUSE/NORTH CAROLINA

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COUNTY

ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS

WHEN: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

WHERE: The Mountain View Room in UNCA’s Sherrill Center

WHAT: Lunch and Panel Discussion

WHO: Bob Phillips, E. D. of Common Cause/NC
Jane Pinsky, Chair Coalition for Government & Lobbying Reform

No matter where you live in the US, redistricting can affect the relevance of your vote. Learn how this subverts the will of the people, how that can be avoided and what citizens can do to help.

SIGN UP TO ATTEND: We want to make sure we have enough food; RSVP to tomcoulson@aol.com or call 828-674-3046

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