Objection to the Preliminary Apportionment Plan
Dear Commissioners: We are writing to express our concerns with the preliminary reapportionment plan for Moon Township. The proposed plan will move a portion of Moon Township out of the 44th State House District into the 45th State House District. As the Board of Supervisors representing the residents of Moon Township, we believe it is essential that our township is not divided but remain represented in the State House as one. Further, it is a major concern that if the township is divided, the services and assistance we receive from our State Representative may be negatively impacted and since these are vital services, such as: Fire, Police, EMS, Municipal Government, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation. As you are aware, the Pennsylvania Constitution states that “Unless absolutely necessary no county, city, incorporated town, borough, township or ward shall be divided in forming either a senatorial or representative district.” In addition, our district should be comprised of communities of interest in our area. Moon has a greater connection to communities in the Ohio Valley, the obvious connection with adjoining airport communities such as Findlay Township, and Crescent Township shares the same school district as Moon Township. It is important that the commission consider these related interests in forming our legislative district. As a township, we appreciate the hard work and dedication you have devoted to this process and respectfully request your consideration of our interests in preparing the new plan. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the township.