R-1559 - 04/26/2016 - GENERAL LEGISLATION FEDERAL - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2016-GL-MA-R-1559
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT MAP AMENDMENT
IN RELATION TO STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the Independent Map Amendment would establish a non-partisan, independent
commission responsible for drawing state legislative districts in a way that is transparent and open to the
public; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment will create a system where the voters choose their representatives
instead of the representatives choosing their voters; and
WHEREAS, by adopting the Amendment, the redistricting process in Illinois will produce Illinois
House and Senate districts drawn without regard to incumbency or partisanship; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment will result in attracting more candidates for the General Assembly
and more competition for legislative seats, resulting in more choices for voters; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment will help to protect the voting rights of racial and ethnic minorities
and prohibit drawing maps that dilute or diminish the ability of racial or language minority communities to
elect the candidates of their choice; and
WHEREAS, in adopting the Amendment, the public will be allowed to view and participate in
redistricting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Resolved. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook support the Independent Map Amendment and the establishment of
a non-partisan, independent commission responsible for drawing State legislative districts.
Section 3: Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
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Resolution 2016-GL-MA-R-1559
Supporting The Independent Map Amendment
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APPROVED THIS 26th day of April, 2016.
ZGopa G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 26th day of April, 2016.
Ayes: Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Tiesenga
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�- Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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