Develop two-way relationships with decision-makers after your first meeting.
Documents and Links
| Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| How to Build Relationships With Policy Makers | Handout (PDF) | How to get started building relationships |
| How to set up and host legislator visits (speaker request) | Handout (PDF) | Guide to invite and host a legislator to speak at an event |
| Sample Town Hall Questions for State Legislators | Sample (PDF) | Real questions used in a WA-SEN Town Hall with four state legislators |
| Invitation to Speak at an Event | Sample (PDF) | Letter to a legislator to invite them to speak at your event |
| Speaker Request Checklist | Checklist (PDF) | List of things to include when requesting that someone speak at your event |
Videos
“Don’t be intimidated by us”
The path to becoming an elected official