The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is in dormant status and not actively meeting. It will remain in dormant status until there is a legal challenge to the existing maps or the 2030 Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seated.
As a retired Research assistant, Commissioner Andrade affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the Commission, Commissioner Andrade believes in a strong democracy that truly represents the people. The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is our opportunity to get back to the constitutional ideals of democratic representation of the citizens of Michigan.
As a retired Healthcare Information Technology professional, Commissioner Callaghan affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the Commission, Commissioner Callaghan believes that citizen participation is crucial for a healthy, well-functioning democracy. I welcome this historic opportunity to collaborate with fellow Michigan citizens to create fair and representative districts.
As a retired specialized foster care worker, Commissioner Juanita Curry affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the MICRC, Commissioner Curry believes she can learn something new and empower Michigan residents. Living in Detroit for more than 50 years, Commissioner Curry will ensure fairness, awareness, transparency, and engagement in Michigan’s redistricting process.
As a 28-year-old Chaldean and Lebanese American raised in Southeast Michigan, Commissioner Anthony Eid affiliates as an Independent on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
Being a young, middle eastern Michigander, Commissioner Eid applied for the MICRC for the following reasons: provide a non-partisan, data and evidence driven approach to redistricting, provide diversity of thought, culture, and age to the commission, and create maps that represent the people of Michigan and ensure free and fair elections.
Eid grew up in Orchard Lake before moving to Detroit to peruse a higher education. He received two bachelor’s degrees from Wayne State University in 2015, and then received a master’s degree in 2017. He then completed two years of Medical School prior to serving on the MICRC and hopes to become an Orthopedic surgeon one day. While in College, he was elected to serve as the WSU Student Body President and served in many leadership, community, and volunteer roles. He is a strong believer in the power of advocacy, and his background in science allows him to practice evidence-based decision making. Eid was as strong supporter of Proposal 2 and was extremely happy to have been selected to serve on the MICRC.
A native Detroiter, Commissioner Brittni Kellom affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
As an entrepreneur and trauma practitioner, Commissioner Kellom applied to serve on the MICRC, for the following reasons:
Commissioner Rhonda Lange is a Real Estate Broker who affiliates as a Republican on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the MICRC, Commissioner Lange, resident of a rural area, understands how small communities are not heard. This will not happen on her watch. Living in Michigan for most of her life, Commissioner Lange will ensure that the redistricting process is fair, transparent, and independent from special interests
As a semi-retired attorney, Commissioner Steve Lett affiliates as an Independent on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
As a small business owner, Commissioner Muldoon affiliates as a Republican on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC)
In sharing his purpose for serving on the Commission, Commissioner Muldoon emphasized that he wants to make a difference. He believes taking redistricting out of the hands of the politicians changes it from self-interest to the best interest of Michiganders.
As a college student, Commissioner Cynthia Orton affiliates as a Republican on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
As a lawyer, Commissioner Rebecca Szetela affiliates as an Independent on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). She also serves as the MICRC Vice Chairperson.
As a retired banker, Commissioner Janice Vallette, affiliates as an Independent on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
Commissioner Erin Wagner, a wife and mother of six, identifies as a lifelong Republican on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
As a retired auto worker and current handyman, Commissioner Richard Weiss affiliates as an Independent on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
As a retired operations and development manager, Commissioner Douglas J. Clark, Jr. affiliates as a Republican on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). During his career, Commissioner Clark worked for large, multinational companies and served in the U.S. Army as a Captain in various armor and air cavalry units.
In applying to serve on the MICRC, Commissioner Clark, resident of Rochester Hills for 43 years, believes that it is important to ensure a fair and impartial redistricting process. Being process oriented, Commissioner Clark recognizes the role that process plays in determining independent maps for Michigan Congressional, House and Senate districts.
As a Financial Cooperator who has lived in Lansing for the past 18 years, Commissioner MC Rothhorn affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the MICRC, Commissioner Rothhorn acknowledges his experience in cooperative housing, which is run democratically. He has developed interpersonal skills like listening and building consensus with neighbors and colleagues that he believes transfer well to the role of the Commissioner.
As a payroll specialist from Ypsilanti, Commissioner Dustin Witjes affiliates as a Democrat on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
In applying to serve on the MICRC, Commissioner Witjes desires to be a part of the flagship redistricting commission for our State. He wants to ensure that the people have a voice in voting and fairness to the next generation of voters who will turn 18 years old during the next 10 years without any gerrymandering by politicians for their voices to be heard.
