Once the analysis has been completed, the Working Group can proceed with the new course of action. If the decision is to let the matter rest for a time, the Working Group may wish to disband with the idea that it can be called back together when a new project seems more feasible.
If another election on the same proposed district is to be held, the group should return to the Planning Phase, making necessary changes in the dates and the procedures that will be used. Careful thought will need to be given to how to market the proposal to make it more acceptable to the electorate. Attention should be paid to the arguments that opponents made against the district, and corrective action should be taken.
If the Working Group decides to go with an alternative plan of action, they should return to the Assessment Phase, and re-examine the issues that have been raised. Of course, the failed election will have provided new and accurate information about support for the district in various localities, so the Working Group should be able to move more rapidly through both the Assessment and Planning Phases than they did the first time. Again, all decisions made for the first project will need to be reviewed and possibly modified for the new proposed district.
Reality Check
The arguments made by opponents to the districting effort are invaluable marketing data. Pay attention and act accordingly next time.