Fair Maps for Broome County
A group of Broome County, New York, residents who believe the power of local government should be shared equally.
Updates
We won!!! A judge threw out the Broome County Legislative map and ordered Broome County to draw a new map "to conform with the law without delay."
Broome County appealed this decision in an effort to subvert democracy and the will of the voters. They want to keep using the illegal Broome County legislative maps, and the judge's order throwing out the illegal maps is on hold pending appeal.
Importantly, we have spent all of our money and need to raise more funds for the appeal process. Please give what you can to help us win at the appellate level.
Since filing their appeal, our attorney requested that the court schedule a speedy resolution of this matter so that a fair map could be implemented prior to the 2024 elections. Broome County opposed having a speedy resolution. Instead, Broome County is spending tax dollars to delay the new map simply so the majority can keep their gerrymandered and illegal legislative maps for the 2024 election. It seems the Broome County legislature and executive have given up on the principles of democracy and fair elections. Update: the Appellate Court granted our motion (opposed by Broome County) for an expedited hearing (see update page for the decision and order).
The New York Supreme Court (Appellate Division, Third Department) scheduled the hearing for Friday, October 13th at 9:30 AM.
All of the substantive motions and legal documents can be found here.
Mission of Fair Maps for Broome County
We aim to empower the voters of Broome County to defend democracy by ensuring that the executive and legislative branches of the Broome County government, Democrat and Republican, enact fair districts for the Broome County Legislature that have nearly equal numbers of constituents as practicable and follow New York law.
What We're Doing
Promoting Fair Maps
We voiced our support for fair county legislative district maps.
We are assisting plaintiffs who are petitioning to overturn the illegal maps.
Learning about Fair Maps
We consulted redistricting scholars and experts about the Broome County maps.
Collaborating for Fair Maps
We are working with those whose voices are diminished by the illegal maps.
Questions?
Contact info@fairmapsforbroome.org to get more information on the project.