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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As I mentioned on the call yesterday we’re trying to learn more about the Block Boundary Suggestion Project (BBSP), including what resources would be needed to participate and what the potential benefits are.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Block Boundary Suggestion Project is part of the Redistricting Data Program. The 2030 program
<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/09/2024-14962/establishment-of-the-2030-census-redistricting-data-program#p-17">
was announced in the Federal Register</a> earlier this year. The BBSP allows states to provide suggestions for the 2030 census tabulation block boundaries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Some of the benefits of having “better” blocks that have been identified so far include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Reducing inefficiencies created by large blocks – large blocks create a challenge for redrawing election boundaries at all levels and for those using ACS data for planning<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">More accurate ACS data for special geographies – if blocks align with boundaries such as city limits, special districts, or UGBs it is easier to get ACS data for those areas<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Easier election administration – there are currently places where blocks bisect land parcels, resulting in parcels that are in two special districts so elections officials have to
figure out which district the address falls within<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have two asks:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">If you’re familiar with the BBSP and have seen it done in the past I’d be interested in what you know.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">If you have a workflow you think could benefit from a change in block alignment please let me know.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Happy to chat if anyone has questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ariel<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#1F3864;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Ariel Low </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">|</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> GIS
and Data Visualization Analyst </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#595959;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">she/her </span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lpro"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Legislative Policy and Research Office</span></a></span><span style="color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Oregon State Capitol* </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">900 Court St. NE </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Salem, OR 97301</span><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">503-986-1558<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">*LPRO staff offices are currently located at the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, 5<sup>th</sup> floor, Salem, OR 97310 </span></i><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Please note that communications about public business are subject to disclosure. All emails to and from this address </span></i><i><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">may be
considered a public record.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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