Notes From October Meeting: Community Issues Forum for the Silver Legislature
Representative Brian Schatz on “Best Ways to Convince Your Legislators”.
Make an appointment to visit with them before the session begins.
Develop a personal relationship.
Be cordial, not angry, confrontational or threatening.
Know your facts, program. If you don’t know the answer to a question, say so. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Tell them you will get back to them with the answer.
The Legislator’s remarks should not leave the office, although yours may.
Touch bases with them throughout the session.
Be nice to the staff. Bring cookies.
Make an appointment to visit with them before the session begins.
Develop a personal relationship.
Be cordial, not angry, confrontational or threatening.
Know your facts, program. If you don’t know the answer to a question, say so. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Tell them you will get back to them with the answer.
The Legislator’s remarks should not leave the office, although yours may.
Touch bases with them throughout the session.
Be nice to the staff. Bring cookies.
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