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Idaho redistricting commisioners spar

Idaho's citizen redistricting commission meets Monday in Boise. (Betsy Russell)
Idaho's citizen redistricting commission meets Monday in Boise. (Betsy Russell)

Idaho's bipartisan citizen redistricting commission is meeting today, and went over three publicly submitted legislative district plans this morning before turning to the latest plan proposed by GOP Commissioner Lou Esposito – his seventh. The newest plan, L-45, is another version of his L-34, this time making some changes in southwestern Idaho to pair Washington, Adams, Valley and Boise counties with a portion of Ada County, joined by Highway 21. It also keeps Gem and Payette counties together with a portion of Canyon County.

“We've been proposing any number of plan options, hoping to get our Democrat colleagues to the table to start negotiating,” Esposito said. “So we keep proposing variations on L-34.” He said his various plans are aimed at complying with all state laws and constitutional requirements. “I believe the Republican commissioners have acted in good faith,” he said. Betsy Russell, EOB More here.


Any predictions as to the ultimate outcome of redistricting?
 



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