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The public speaks at Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission hearing

The Detroit News
Jimmy Womack, left, of Detroit, former MI State Rep. and former Detroit School Board President shakes hands with MI State Senator Adam Hollier before the event, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021. Members of the public speak during the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's public hearing at TCF Center in Detroit. People voice their concerns with the current redistricting maps and urge the commission to do better and the proposed maps for state House, state Senate and Congressional districts.
Jimmy Womack, left, of Detroit, former MI State Rep. and former Detroit School Board President shakes hands with MI State Senator Adam Hollier before the event, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021. Members of the public speak during the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's public hearing at TCF Center in Detroit. People voice their concerns with the current redistricting maps and urge the commission to do better and the proposed maps for state House, state Senate and Congressional districts.
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Attendees hold up signs before the event outside the TCF Center, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Attendees hold up signs before the event outside the TCF Center, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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(L-R): Yvette McElroy Anderson, of Detroit, Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee community field director, Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Kinloch, of Detroit, Rick Blocker, of Southfield, 14th District Democratic Party chairperson and State Senator Adam Hollier, address members of the media in front of the TCF Center, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, before the event.
(L-R): Yvette McElroy Anderson, of Detroit, Fannie Lou Hamer Political Action Committee community field director, Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan Kinloch, of Detroit, Rick Blocker, of Southfield, 14th District Democratic Party chairperson and State Senator Adam Hollier, address members of the media in front of the TCF Center, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, before the event.
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Brian Cartwright, left, signs up to speak during public comments, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Brian Cartwright, left, signs up to speak during public comments, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Jay Hackleman, of Grosse Pointe Park, is the first speaker, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Jay Hackleman, of Grosse Pointe Park, is the first speaker, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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(L-R): Rebecca Szetela, Independent committee chairperson, gets a thumbs up from M.C. Rothhorn, Democrat and committee vice chair as they talk while Independent committee member Steven Lett watches his computer, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
(L-R): Rebecca Szetela, Independent committee chairperson, gets a thumbs up from M.C. Rothhorn, Democrat and committee vice chair as they talk while Independent committee member Steven Lett watches his computer, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Sharon Wilson, of Oak Park, speaks at the podium, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Sharon Wilson, of Oak Park, speaks at the podium, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Friends Denise Robinson, left, of Southfield, and Loretta Hobbs, of Detroit, hold up signs during public comments, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Friends Denise Robinson, left, of Southfield, and Loretta Hobbs, of Detroit, hold up signs during public comments, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Independent committee member Steven Lett, right, looks up at the speaker, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Independent committee member Steven Lett, right, looks up at the speaker, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Empty seats are socially distanced at the committee meeting, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Empty seats are socially distanced at the committee meeting, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Salvador Sancen, of Dearborn, a member of LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America) Local 1191 Detroit, addresses the commission, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Salvador Sancen, of Dearborn, a member of LIUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America) Local 1191 Detroit, addresses the commission, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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Michael Joseph, of Oak Park, President of the Detroit Chapter of CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionists), a national civil rights organization, gives a passionate speech, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Michael Joseph, of Oak Park, President of the Detroit Chapter of CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionists), a national civil rights organization, gives a passionate speech, Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
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