Jean Dugan, Missouri, she/her

Mary Galligan, Kansas, she/her

Katie Elliott, she/her, Brooklyn, NY

Mary Lund from Minneapolis suburbs

Teresa Briggs, KS (she/her)

Connie Taylor, Kansas, she/her

Chris Cobey, Portland, OR, he/him

Sharon Murphy Garber Minnesota South Tonka League

Fran Larkins, Fredericksburg, VA

Josephine Gordy from Miami, FL. Good evening to all.

Maurreen Skowran, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ría, she/her y ella in DMV

Jack Young LWV DE

Mary Jones, Rochester, MN, she/her/hers

Nick Mayor, Engage Miami, He/Him

Greetings from WV. Nyoka Baker Chapman, LWVWV

Hello! Jenny, she/her/hers, from Queens, NY

Anna Villatoro (she/her), Nevada

Tracy Thompson, she/her/ Bowie MD

Noé (he/el/ima) in Nevada

South Hampton Roads Virginia\

Michelle Witte, LWV Minnesota, She/Her

Suzanne Schwartz Mobile LWV

Member-at-large LWV Virginia

Kate Renchin she/her/hers. LWV Palm Beach Co FL

Linda Kotschevar LWV St. Cloud,MN she/her

Valerie she/her Los Angeles. yesterday's LA City's redistricting commission meeting Zoom link didn't work and they still don't have the public input meeting info on their website even though their first meeting is supposed to be on July 1

Sara Rohani (she/her), Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA, CA

Hi all- Dede Feldman here from Common Cause in Albuquerque New Mexico

Paul Huffman, LWV Minnesota Redistricting Coordinator

Erica Gallegos she/her, OLÉ in New Mexico

Reminder to use the chat to ask questions or share any reactions!

Hello, Julie from Prescott, AZ Indivisible

Damn, I need to step it up with my basic power point

Transitions make any power point exciting!

listen 70

You are listening 70%

70/30

talk 30

70% listening

A major barrier is attempting to speak before civic organizations (e.g.: Lions, Optimists, etc.) to just inform their members so they can decide whether to become involved as individuals. Reflexively, these organizations say "We don't do politics" despite our stating it is civic engagement. Any solutions?

70 listen 30 talking

Thanks, Tonja!!

Absolutely!

what is the assignment for white, high income, high education folks for redistricting? uplifting historically excluded communities? not testifying?

What about a disclaimer, e.g. not asking for money, not trying to get your vote

smile while you dial

I like that Nick, “smile while you dial”

@Bruce this is a great question. adding to the Q&A section! Redistricting advocacy can be a c3 activity, it’s about community needs not electing politicians.

Helps to deliver a compliment---nice neighborhood, dog, dress, something that is sincere

Mentioning ONLY the federal congressional redistricting is too narrow. Local government, such as city wards, county districts, and state senators and representatives are as important.

@Bruce +++ Local redistricting is so important!

I would hang up on anyone who ask me too many personal questions. Not needed. Go straight into what the issues are.

do you take notes or just remember?

It also helps when you’re dealing with your community, and people are connected

Is there a version of this approach for organizations . . .to convince them to chat with their members/constitutents?

Are you and your family okay from the COVID-19 pandemic?

Where do you work?

Are you a long-time member of this community?

WHERE DO YOUR KIDS GO TO SCHOOL?

How long have you lived in this community?

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOUR LIFE HAPPIER FOR YOU REGARDING YOU COMMUNITY?

Do you think that your congressman is accessible to your questions?

how has the pandemic been affecting your and your family?

How has the pandemic affected your family?

What is something you love about your community?

How has this past year ben for you?

Does your family live nearby? Do you visit often?

How does our community's growth affect you and your family?

So tell me what you love about your community

Do you safe, reliable water supply?

What's your favorite neighborhood restaurant?

How is public transit working in your neighborhood?

What inspires you?

How close is the school for your children?

Do you feel safe in your neighborhood

Are you happy with your local and state government

how has your neighborhood been during this past year?

what changes would improve families’ lives in this community?

Talk to me about your garbage pick up. Do you like the service that’s provided?

Does your neighborhood have good internet connections?

If you could wave a magic wand to make one change, what issue would you address and what is your solution?

Was your family impacted by COVID19?

Have you heard about our organization?

Do you hope your kids will stay her when they grow up?

Do you feel that you have a voice in your community?

Have there been any big changes while yu've lived here?

Call me impatient but my eventual response to Julio would be "Where is all this heading? Why are you asking these questions.. You said you were involved with redistricting."

I don't think that I would participate in this conversation, if you went from telling me that it's about redistricting and then started asking me personal questions without making the connection.\

THIS CONVERSATION SOUNDS VERY PATRIONZING! PEOPLE WILL FIND THIS CONVERSATIONIS GOING ON TO LON

What do you think about the Covid-19 vaccine distribution?

Maybe start the conversation with I’m calling to get your ideas on what is important in your community.

I have another meeting at 6:30so have to go. I’ll review this meeting later. Great meeting! Thanks.

I would start with, "Would you mind if I asked you about your neighborhood so I can relate these issues to redistricting?"

I have seen this work. I know it's easy for an observer to think it won't but it's different when you are in the conversation.

It has to feel natural and not strained'

Sometimes, the first conversation wont even be about your "agenda"

"Would you mind...?" invites a yes, I mind.

Yes, I agree, many people welcome a chance to share their opinions when they sense you’re listening to them

yes, you have to care to get others to reciprocate.

Don't ask "Do you mind." Okay, then I'd start, "I'm going to first ask questions about your neighborhood in order to relate these issues to redistricting.

do you think your elected representatives are aware of your problem and working to find solutions?

Do you think they would listen if your whole community had the same legislator?

Your commentary is very helpful. I can’t take notes right now. Can you summarize these tips and do’s and don’ts to share with registrants?

What do you think it would take to change that you’re listened to?

Are there orgs phonebanking for redistricting now?

or is this supposed to be a Friend to Friend effort?

Do you think others in your community have similar problems? What can you and your neighbors do to make things better?

Can you please email us your slides?

@Julie- Yes, the slides and recording will be shared after the training.

Redistricting INFLUENCES who will represent us. It is not THE factor unless there is jerrymandering.

What is the nature of that working together?

what's the snappy answer to "What is redistricting?"

Yes! And to minimize gerrymandering, we need to ensure that the people's voices are involved in the process!

A communications group released some good messaging guidance around how to shift the redistricting conversation. We can share in the follow-up material.

Every state does redistricting differently so we need to know our state’s process.

Thank you for this, I have to hop off but would like the recording to this sent mjchapa@hispanicfederation.org

It's not just gerrymandering. It can be ignorance that splits up a community and dilutes their voting power.

Thanks, Maria! Everyone will get the recording and slides in a follow up!

Thank you!

@Mary absolutely- you can find more state specific info at this site: https://redistricting.lls.edu/

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I THINK YOU SHOULD ASK THE PERSON WHAT YOUR LIFE WOULD LOOK LIKE IF YOU HAD SOME POWER AND ALSO YOU WERE OFFERING OPINIONS AS TO HELP SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY AND WS ACTUALLY LISTENED TO AND CONSIDERED1

My internet connection is disruptive from weather. Must log off. Very good. Thanks. look forward to getting info.

Thank you everyone. Useful I must sign off however.

I found it better to shorten things up a bit. But basically followed the outline you posted.

Maybe I talked too much??

I agree

The word FAIR is so so important, also equitable representation.

But we can guarantee that if we don't do something different we will get the same old results that we don't like.

Is it too pushy to respond with examples of how a city council may effect the person being interviewed?

It's not necessary to elect the "right person" if a community can demonstrate power even a less than right person will listen.

Thank you! Very helpful tools.

Can you drop the script in the chat again? I didn’t copy the link before

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1PPYEkePREu7lpqMa-qK1fNUVyUut4Bfc/edit?filetype=msword

Thanks you!

And very important to change the script to reflect your community

thank you. I have to leave now. Ria, I found your answer to my question very helpful.

This has been great, thank you!

July???