Black leaders weigh in on Ohio redistricting issue [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Issue 1 is a lengthy amendment that will decide how congressional districts are drawn in Ohio; the issue has elected officials who will be affected the most weighing in on both sides.

A “yes” vote for Issue 1 will establish a citizen committee to draw the maps; a “no” vote means to keep the redistricting system the way it is, as put in place by voters in 2015.  

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Not only are there disagreements between the business community, top party officials, and voters, but also between Black leaders and lawmakers.  

“This is a warning to Ohio voters,” Ohio Sen. Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) said. “Be careful what you vote for.”  

“We cannot allow this injustice to continue any longer,” Ohio Sen. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) said. “I will be voting yes on issue 1 to ban gerrymandering and safeguard a representative legislature because the future …