Grassroots Advocacy Tool Kit - Courtesy of BMS

EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

Start with your personal story and, if in a group setting, divide up the content as to who will deliver what messages.

Always provide an example of “why this is important” to your audience.

Speak honestly and passionately.

Remember that the staff in a legislative office

Develop relationships with your legislative office and staff.

Get to the point and stay on message.

informs and educates the

legislators about important issues. The staff in an office are very important people!

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