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RESOLUTION NO. 44 SERIES 2018 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMENDMENT Y REGARDING A NEW PROCESS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING IN COLORADO WHEREAS, Federal requirements currently give the Colorado Legislature authority in determining how redistricting occurs; and WHEREAS, Colorado currently has seven congressional districts, over 3 million voters, 37% of which are unaffiliated; and WHEREAS, continued population growth in Colorado will lead to a new congressional seat in the state by 2022; and WHEREAS, redistricting and the addition of a congressional seat in Colorado may affect the district lines for federal representation for the City of Louisville; and WHEREAS, current processes to redistrict are conducted by elected officials through political appointments and political processes, which are not always reflective of the voter population; and WHEREAS, past redistricting has not been fully transparent, and has not always resulted in fair, equitable district lines which reflect the needs of voters; and WHEREAS, Amendment Y will create a balanced independent commission with 4 Republicans, 4 Democrats and 4 independent voters, whom are appointed through a lottery process instead of political appointment; and WHEREAS, Amendment Y will better reflect local communities and diverse communities within; and WHEREAS, Amendment Y will utilize clear and transparent criteria for map - drawing and prohibit gerrymandering; and WHEREAS, Amendment Y will support transparent decision making through open meetings, public records and ethics rules; and WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly unanimously voted to refer both Amendments Y and Z to the voters; and WHEREAS, six other states have successfully created independent redistricting commissions and seven states, including Colorado, are considering ballot issues this year; and Resolution No. 44, Series 2018 Page 1 of 2