With today’s release of the 2020 U.S. Census data down to the census block level, Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney has issued the order creating the Commission for Reapportionment. The commissioners appointed by the six appointing authorities are:
Bart Davis of Garden City, Idaho
Tom Dayley of Boise, Idaho
Nels Mitchell of Boise, Idaho
Amber Pence of Tetonia, Idaho
Eric Redman of Spirit Lake, Idaho
Dan Schmidt of Moscow, Idaho
The Commission is responsible for redrawing the boundaries of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts and two congressional districts.
The U.S. Census Bureau failed to deliver this data nationwide by April 1 as is typically done under federal law, but Secretary Denney is confident that the commission is eager to begin. “While the delay will make the timelines of redistricting challenging, I have confidence that this Commission will be both thorough and expeditious in developing a fair and intelligent plan that adheres to constitutional and statutory requirements,” said Secretary Denney.
The Commission will begin meeting within the next few weeks, and once it convenes its first meeting, will have 90 days to complete its work.
