Residents question timing, cost and process; some propose independent advisory council
Summary
Speakers at the Gulfport hearing questioned spending taxpayer money on a mid‑decade redistricting, warned of confusion for voters and recommended an independent citizens advisory council to oversee any process.
Several commenters said mid‑decade redistricting would be a poor use of taxpayer funds and could generate confusion for voters who already face precinct changes. Warren Conway and others estimated the costs of special sessions and urged patience until census data is available. Steve Parker recommended a 15–20 member independent citizens advisory council to improve transparency, accountability and public participation if the legislature proceeds.
Speakers also noted practical concerns — faulty census information (one commenter cited a 2020 undercount) and the prospect of litigation that could tie maps up in court for years. The committee did not adopt procedural changes during the hearing.
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