Redistricting, a process that occurs every 10 years after U.S. Census figures are released, never comes without some sort of controversy. In less than two weeks, voters will be asked to consider an amendment regarding that issue on Election Day.

Proposal one, which is confusing to say the least, revises the procedure for state Legislative and Congressional districts with a redistricting commission being established every 10 years, starting in 2020. Two members would be appointed by each of the four legislative leaders and two members would be selected by eight appointees. The proposal also eliminates legislators and other elected officials from serving as commissioners.

The commission’s redistricting plan must be approved by lawmakers. If the plan is defeated or vetoed by the governor, the commission must submit a second plan. If that plan is defeated, lawmakers may amend the plan themselves.

Proponents say the amendment creates a fairer redistricting process and creates new opportunities for public participation. Opponents, according to the Voters Guide provided by the state League of Women Voters, argue it does not go far enough in adequately reforming the redistricting process.

But we tend to agree with Dick Dadey, executive director of the Citizens Union, a government watchdog group. “Reform is an incremental process,” he told the Associated Press. “Nowhere in this country has a state legislature given up power over redistricting unless it was forced to do so. And this isn’t just an incremental step. It’s several significant steps forward.”

We back Proposal One. In addition, we also support Proposition Two, which permits electronic distribution of state Legislative bills.

Paper would still be an option, but the proposal could save taxpayers some $325,000 in costs.

No real opposition to this proposal has been noted.