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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I hope this email finds you safe and well. On behalf of the Michigan Department of State and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, we are pleased to invite you, your members and community to the
<b>State-Wide Redistricting Virtual Town Hall</b> to discuss Michigan’s first ever citizen-led redistricting commission, opened by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and co-hosted by the Michigan League of Women Voters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#7030A0">The Redistricting Virtual Town Hall will be THIS THURSDAY at 5:00PM
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HWykVk0zRDiZQW1eTrF2mg?fbclid=IwAR2TbDfmCqjfIrtLGFEkxz0LsFZAfUrq-ts4xQK1bLDFNzIEmdS-dAHBFZs">Click here to RSVP</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As we enter the final two weeks of the application period, we’re eager to engage you and your community to invite them to apply and inform them about our new free online notary
services and email submission option for applications. <b>We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this invitation with your members to encourage them to attend and learn about this historic opportunity.</b> I have included several graphics, as well
as a draft email invitation for your circulation below the line. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You can also follow and share news about this event from our redistricting social media at @redistrictingMI on
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/RedistrictingMI"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">,
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedistrictingMI/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, and
</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/redistrictingmi/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you, and please let me know if you have any further questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kindest regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sarah Reinhardt<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Departmental Analyst<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Michigan Department of State<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov">ReinhardtS@Michigan.gov</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">On behalf of the Michigan Department of State and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, we are pleased to invite you to the
<b><span style="color:#7030A0">State-Wide Redistricting Virtual Town Hall</span></b><span style="color:#7030A0">
</span>to discuss Michigan’s first ever citizen-led redistricting commission, co-hosted by State of Michigan’s League of Women Voters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#7030A0">The Redistricting Virtual Town Hall will be THIS THURSDAY at 5:00PM
</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HWykVk0zRDiZQW1eTrF2mg?fbclid=IwAR2TbDfmCqjfIrtLGFEkxz0LsFZAfUrq-ts4xQK1bLDFNzIEmdS-dAHBFZs">Click here to RSVP</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The application deadline is June 1 – less than one month away – so we encourage you to act fast and apply now at
</span><a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/redistricting"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Michigan.gov/Redistricting</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. Applying has never been easier, with email submission of applications to the Michigan Department of State
and online notarization. Please visit </span><a href="http://www.Michigan.gov/freenotary"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Michigan.gov/FreeNotary</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> to learn more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Details on Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and why it matters to
<b>YOU</b> are listed below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">What is Redistricting?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Every 10 years following the U.S. Census, district lines for political offices must be redrawn in states across the country to accurately reflect their population. These districts
determine political representation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">What is Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In Michigan, a randomly selected commission of citizens is responsible for drawing U.S. congressional and state House and Senate district lines for Michigan elections. These districts
determine political representation. In 2018, voters amended the state constitution to make citizens, not legislators or special interests, responsible for drawing district lines.
</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#7030A0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">Why should YOU apply?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You can ensure people like
<b>YOU</b> and those in your community have a voice at the table by applying today! Looking for more great reasons to apply?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Give a voice to your community<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Create more fair and representative elections in Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Receive <b>$40,000 </b>compensation<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Add amazing professional experience to your resume<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Participate in a once-in-a-decade opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.75in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%">Make history by serving on Michigan’s
<i>first-ever</i> redistricting commission<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">Who can apply?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All registered voters in the state of Michigan are welcome to apply. The constitutional amendment establishes a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected through an application
process. Of the 13 commissioners, four will affiliate with the Democratic Party, four will affiliate with the Republican Party, and five will not affiliate with either major political party.</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">Do you need special skills or experience to apply?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No! Everyday Michiganders will serve on this commission and will be responsible for drawing district lines. No special knowledge or experience is required.</span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Aharoni;color:#7030A0">What is the time commitment to serve as a commissioner and what about my current job?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Once seated, the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will create its own schedule. While we don’t have an exact estimate of the time commitment, a similar commission in California
found that the workload varied. Some weeks may be limited to a handful of hours, while others may be much more intensive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additionally, the constitution prohibits a selected commissioner’s employer from terminating or retaliating against them because of their membership on the Commission. As such, selected
commissioners are protected, should they choose to maintain employment while serving on the Commission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We’re eager to engage members of your community and want to invite
<b>YOU</b> to apply.<a name="_Hlk39849582"> This is an extraordinary moment for all Michiganders to get involved and ensure the fairness and integrity of our elections.
</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have any questions about redistricting or about this historic opportunity, you can find out more at our website,
<a href="https://redistrictingmichigan.org">RedistrictingMichigan.org</a>, or contact us via social media at @redistrictingMI on
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/RedistrictingMI"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">,
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedistrictingMI/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, and
</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/redistrictingmi/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> or email us at
</span><a href="mailto:Redistricting@Michigan.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Redistricting@Michigan.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Office of Constituent Relations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Michigan Department of State<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
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