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Walking the Halls of Albany - The DO's and DON'Ts

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DO

  • Tell a Good Story.
  • Make the Issue about a Person and Community.
  • Be Respectful.
  • Give Good, Clear Information.
  • Be a Resource.
  • Know How the Legislature Works.
  • Work Incrementally.
  • Remember You Are One of Many.
  • Understand Legislators Are Risk Averse.
  • LISTEN!

DON'T:

  • Don't Lie or Exaggerate.
  • Don't Be A "Know It All."
  • Don't Be Rude.
  • DEBATE - DON'T ARGUE!


8 THINGS TO REMEMBER

  1. Be Nice and Respectful.
  2. LEARN about the Legislator/Person with whom you are meeting.
  3. Be BRIEF.
  4. Tell the Legislator why supporting real reform the bill is good for them.
  5. BE honest about the strengths and weaknesses of your position.
  6. Be LOCAL.
  7. ASK FOR SOMETHING!
  8. FOLLOW UP.


 

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