Rep. Blackshear Condemns Governor's Statement on Citizens Not Politicians Amendment

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) today released the following statement concerning Governor Mike DeWine’s failure to support the Citizens Not Politicians citizen-led ballot initiative: 

“Governor DeWine’s remarks today are a total misrepresentation of the citizen-led redistricting ballot initiative. For years, Ohio has been among the worst states in terms of gerrymandering. Furthermore, Gov. DeWine has repeatedly voted for unconstitutional and unfair maps that have disenfranchised Ohio voters. The governor’s statement is a good reminder that politicians should NOT be in charge of drawing districts,” said Rep. Blackshear.