2011 Legislative Redistricting
A plan to redistrict Haverford Township would divide the Township among two State Representatives. The map below shows the current and the proposed legislative district.
The plan calls for Wards 1 and 9 to move from the 166th Legislative District to the 163rd Legislative District, which Republican Nicholas Micozzie represents. Rep. Vitali believes it is important that the Township remain in one legislative district because it fosters better communication between both township residents and local officials and their state representative. It also fosters single community identification, and is consistent with the State Constitution.
The preliminary plan was approved on Monday, October 31, 2011. There is then a 30-day public comment period that ended November 30th. The Legislative Reapportionment Commission also held a public hearing on the plan at noon on November 18 at the State Capitol.
The plan does not need action by the legislature or governor to become final, but is subject to legal challenges after a final vote by the reapportionment commission. The plan is available on the Legislative Reapportionment Commission's website, www.redistricting.state.pa.us. For further information, contact Rep. Vitali directly by email: gvitali@pahouse.net or by phone at 610-789-3900.
Click here to view Rep. Vitali's presentation about the Reapportionment Plan.