Thread by @redistrictAZ

Lerner: Asks about integrity checks -- @ndc_doug says - why yes, you do have to have equal population - but with a 5% deviation.. Pressing on submitting requirement of state plans... @timmonsgroup isn't sympathetic @ndc_doug tries to make it user friendly

@ndc_doug @timmonsgroup MEHL: Do we vote on every direction for line change --
@ndc_doug up to you - could be less formal until you get closer to draft maps... then you may have to have formal votes - may get multiple options with requests --

Neuberg asks: Are changes in real time?
@ndc_doug - depends on how big the change is -- will try to give live feedback - big changes have big ripples

LERNER: Can we get it ahead of the meeting?

THIS IS THE PUBLIC RAISING OUR HANDS - WE WANT THE MAPS ALSO

@ndc_doug Lerner: On complexity - Can public input maps created in other software>? YES - says @timmonsgroup in techno-speak

@ndc_doug is the only mapping consultant who has an inkling of public usability...

Lerner: Submissions of behalf of organizations - city council, tribe -- can this be captured?
Answer: YES - there are additional fields.

MY Question: On COI submissions users were required to disclose if they were being paid. Will that continue for this stage? IF not, why?

OMG Neuberg asks "a very practical question, really on behest of the commissioners - as we're looking forward to this very monumental point of making decisions, what recommendations do you have in terms of specific preparedness as conscientious deciders

'we are looking at COI repots, there is robust data, we're looking at training with mapping and mastering the ability to maneuver technologically different districts with your experience and just a matter of weeks

"what is your guidance here? What should our eyes be focused here? Any particular advice?"

@ndc_doug announces this a Big question. Points to a lot of material "out there" - names MALDEF, AAAJ, NAACP, have a joint publication aimed at grassroots - how to get involved.

More from @ndc_doug - also the Brennan Center has a similar brief/guide. References the Brennan Guide to be heard by Commissions. NCSL also.
Says people will be more engaged when there are maps.
Neuberg's take away: "A premium on listening."

Lerner has another question: is there a way for non-techies who don't want to learn the system - to have a form online? Similar to COI process?
Answer: YES - text comments, letters, all acceptable. Hub site does not require a log in and can just review maps already presented.

Last word from @timmonsgroup - Grid map page is officially public - PDF maps will be available SOON (!);
Mehl - TY to @ndc_doug for Best Practices.
Neuberg: reminds public grid maps are an arbitrary starting point.