At the December 12 Bourbon County Commission meeting Commissioner Clifton Beth asked resident Michael Hoyt to assemble a citizens group to oversee the redistricting process that was approved in the November 2024 election.
Letters of Interest to participate in the redistricting process of Bourbon County expanding the County Commission from 3 to 5 persons are needed for the process.
“In my opinion, I feel that each current commissioner district should be represented to oversee this process,” Hoyt said in an email to fortscott.biz. “… I am seeking letters of interest from anyone who would like to participate; any Bourbon County elector and must be able to meet from 9 am to 5 pm since we will need the ability to communicate with state officials and county employees elected and non-elected. Letters can be sent to my address: P.O. Box 1009, Fort Scott, KS 66701. “
“You must be available for the meeting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. since I expect the committee will be working with state and county officials both elected and non-elected,” Hoyt said.
“Time is short to meet the required deadline, so your interest must be received by December 20, 2024, and I would anticipate working through the holiday period”
Representation from all 3 current districts is the expectation, he said.
“All letters will receive a confirmation of receipt and be presented for selection by the Commission..or send it to me in an email at [email protected]. The first meeting will be held immediately following the Commission meeting on December 19, 2024.”