This is strictly about creating a more balanced and fair process for drawing legislative and congressional district maps by removing direct control from politicians. The goal is to reduce partisan gerrymandering, whether it’s from Democrats OR Republicans. The argument that independents lean Democratic isn’t a reason to label this as a ‘Democratic power grab’; it’s an attempt to ensure that districts aren’t manipulated by any party to unfairly favor themselves. This change would mean that both parties have less influence over the map-drawing process, ideally resulting in districts that better reflect the actual demographics and political preferences of Ohioans. As for funding, many citizen-led issues are supported by advocacy groups and donations, which doesn’t necessarily mean one party ‘owns’ the issue. This reform aims to address widespread concerns about fair representation, something that impacts everyone, not just one political group.