[gpl_list] redistricting help needed

[SMITH Cy * DAS]

Hi folks, the Secretary of State's office may have to do some of the redistricting work, depending on whether the Legislature can complete their work and reach agreement as to the location of the new lines.  If SOS has to get involved, it will be under a tight timeline, from 9/28 -  10/18.  They are trying to get organized and prepared just in case.  As such, they are looking for someone that could help them with this task.  The description for the position is below.  They're pursuing this as a two week rotation.  I'm not sure it would have to be done that way, but regardless, their HR Director would like to speak with the right person at the agency that might be willing to let someone take on this role.

So, I'm reaching out to GPL first to see if you or anyone in your agency might be interested.  If so, please let me know and I'll get the ball rolling.  I'd like to hear from you by the end of next week, as the time is short.  Thanks!
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The Contractor or Staff person shall support the Agency with creating legislative maps that comply with state and federal laws. They will provide GIS technical support including but not limited to technical input on materials related to map drawing to the Secretary, staff, and constituents throughout the redistricting process for drawing legislative lines in accordance with state and federal law. These laws include ORS 188.010, which provides that:

1.      As much as practicable, each district must:

1.      be contiguous

2.      be of equal population

3.      utilize existing geographic or political boundaries

4.      not divide communities of common interest

5.      be connected by transportation links

2.      Districts may not be drawn to favor any political party, incumbent legislator, or other person

3.      Districts may not be drawn to dilute the voting strength of any language or ethnic minority group

4.      Two state House of Representative districts must be wholly included within a single state Senate district.



Using the information provided by the Agency the Contractor shall create legislative districts, using the ESRI redistricting software by:

*        Working with the Secretary and Agency staff to review population changes, state and federal laws to inform the creation of legislative district maps;

*        Attend live, in-person, meetings with the Secretary and Agency staff to review and create legislative district map;

*        Designs and provides district maps;
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cy

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Cy Smith, GISP
Enterprise Information Services
Data Governance and Transparency|Geospatial Enterprise Office
(503)378-6066, http://gis.oregon.gov
"Ensuring user-friendly, reliable and secure state technology systems that serve Oregonians."


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