Delaware Twp Opposition to Redistricting Map

Dear Representatives: Delaware Township wishes to submit its opposition to the draft reappointment maps which show Delaware Township, Pike County will be split in the redistricting. The Pennsylvania Constitution specifically provides that, "unless absolutely necessary, no county, city, incorporated town, borough, township or ward shall be divided" in creation of a legislative district. It is our understanding that our Township will be divided based on the draft house map. We deeply oppose the split and seek for you to explain why our community will be divided. Not a single Township in Pennsylvania is larger than the 64,050 targeted size of a district so our township should not be split. Our township has a population of less than 7,500 therefore should not qualify for redistricting. Once again, Delaware Township firmly opposes the draft redistricting which splits Delaware Township, Pike County.