Burnt Orange Report: The Cruel, Sadistic Joke of Congressional Redistricting in Central Texas [Excerpt]

The ironic thing is Central/West Austin got craved upagain in pieces just like South Austin thistime with this proposed congressional map. The proposed lines for District 25are a perfect text book example of political gerrymandering and an insult to thecitizens of TravisCounty. The lateCongressman Jake Pickle's thirty one years of effective service is conclusiveevidence of the value and clout produced by Travis County being represented by oneUS Congressman.

The Senate Select Committee onRedistricting will be held Friday, June 3rd in the Capitol Extension, RoomE1.016 beginning at 9AM. This will be our chance to speak outagainst this map. Although I am recovering from surgery from fracturing my leftknee cap in three pieces, I am planning on attending and will either speak or atleast fill out a witness card in opposition to this abomination. Please join usif you can, this is a very important issue for all of Austin and Travis County…