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Get Involved: District Office Visits
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Why Visit the District Office?
To meet with your elected representative
To discuss your position on a particular issue
To share your personal experience/community perspective
To get a commitment from legislator
To establish the beginning of a lasting relationship
Consider Summer Recess Dates: July 17 – August 17 2015
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Scheduling a Visit
Find your legislator at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
Visit webpage for contact info and meeting request instructions.
Submit request via email or web form. Follow up with a call 2-3 days later
Build a Team
Prepare Request Details:
who you are/group you represent,
why you want to meet/policy priorities,
names of anyone who will attend the meeting with you,
when you would like to meet, and
your contact information (phone number, address, email address)
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Meeting Preparation
Be familiar with the legislator
Check status of your bills http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml
Know the Supporters & Opponents
Prepare Materials to Leave Behind
Take an Outline
Plan for 15 minutes
Arrive 5-10 minutes early, be patient
Be Professional & Polite
Follow up with a thank you email or letter. Include:
the issue/bill number,
your position, and
your contact information
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Talking Points
Introductions
Name and relevant personal/professional information
Statement of the Meeting Purpose
Bill title and number & your position
Personalize Your Message
Why is this issue important to you?
Get a Commitment
Determine the Follow up
Use your own words
Be Concise
Connect to Values
Stick to your message
Be courteous
Say Thank You