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December 17, 2001 <br />Senator Jack Latvala <br />Chairman, Subcommittee on Congressional Reapportionment <br />4I2 Senate Office Building <br />404 S. Monroe Street <br />Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 <br />Dear Senator Latvala: <br />It has come to my attention that you have proposed removing Indian River County from <br />Congressional District 15, and I am writing to express my strong opposition to your <br />proposal. <br />Removing Indian River County from District 15 is in direct opposition to the residents <br />and elected officials of this county, and it negatively changes the political composition of <br />the district. There is sufficient population south of the border created by Reps. Weldon, <br />Putnam, and Miller to create a new Congressional district in South Florida, so there is no <br />sound reason to remove Indian River County from District 15. <br />Additionally, Rep. Dave Weldon has served Indian River County for the last seven years, <br />and he knows our communities and the issues that are important to us. Since we want <br />him to continue as our representative in Congress, and your proposed map is not in the <br />best interest of our community, and I strongly urge you to reconsider your proposal. <br />Sincerely. <br /><your namc> <br />cc: Senator Datuel Webster <br />Senator Bill Posey <br />Senator Ken Pruitt <br />Representative Stan Mayfield <br />Representative Bob Allen <br />Chairman Ginn stated that she had received a call from Dave Weldon's office <br />informing her that Senator Latvala had introduced legislation to remove Indian River County <br />from District 15. Representative Weldon visits here frequently and is very responsive to <br />requests. We would not like to see Indian River County removed from Congressional <br />District 15 and she asked for approval of a letter opposing such a move. <br />DECEMBER 18, 2001 <br />L1� 1 z.11 t1 7 7 <br />L�.. <br />-111- <br />