Save the 82nd district
If I am understanding correctly, the state senate seat that served the Juniata Valley has been removed. I would have driven 15 minutes to meet with my State Senator. With the new map proposal I will drive about an hour and a half. To meet with the congressman that served the Juniata Valley I would have to drive 45 minutes with the new maps I will travel about an hour and a half. My local legislative representation is now with in ten minutes. If the office moves I will need to yet again drive a longer distance AND the area where I live will be lumped into a much bigger county with different needs. The Juniata Valley will be divided into different areas of Political interest, which will weaken the voice of the community. We share many services with Mifflin Co. but yet will be represented by different legislators who have much bigger communities to represent how are our views going to be recognized? Please consider the areas of common interest for Mifflin and Juniata County, before finalizing this map. Thank you.