'Reaching out to legislators serves many purposes. It helps your elected representative more clearly understand the concerns of your organization and the population it serves. If you are an individual or a family member it allows you to explain how a proposed new law or regulation would impact you personally. If you run an agency or a program, it allows you to demonstrate the social contributions of your program, and it can provide an opportunity to showcase the services you provide and the people you employ and serve.'
'There are two main methods for having fact-to-face meetings with legislators. One is a legislative visit, where you visit the legislator’s office for a meeting. The other is a site visit, where you invite the legislator and his/her staff to attend a community event, or to tour your program. Regardless of the form the visit takes, it is part of building an ongoing relationship with your elected representatives.'
-University of Utah
How do I identify my legislators and contact them?
In addition to the PHSA Public Policy Agenda, our national and state partners create reports, fact sheets and policy statements to assist our shared advocacy efforts. Be sure to visit their website for additional information. If you would like assistance with a tool not listed here, please contact Kara.
