1. Lawmakers are People Too
(Picked by other people…
to represent the will of…
you guessed it…
the people!)
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2. What do you have in common? What do you know about him/her?
The Power of Influence
What do you have in common?
Constituent [you live in the same community]
What do you know about him/her?
Top Interests
Top Influencers
Community involvement
Who you do know that they know?
What might they need (to know)?
You can’t be an expert at everything.

3. Information Discovery
Doing Your Homework
Pathways of Influence
A way to uncover connections
Helps build a strategy for influencing
Information Discovery
Google
Social Media
Websites
Legislature Website
Other Websites (Board of Elections, etc.)

4. Here’s an example from Idaho!
Scott Bedke
Speaker of the House

5. Do your own pathways of influence research
Try it Out
Do your own pathways of influence research

6. Sharing
What did you learn?
What surprised you?
How do you think you can use this?

7. [Non-lobbying efforts]
It’s Time to Educate
[Non-lobbying efforts]

8. Non-lobbying Activities
Become the go-to resource on this issue
Engage other community partners and individuals
Offer a field trip
Meet in-district
Educate via media/social media
Meet at the legislature
What are your ideas?

9. Preparations
Determine attendees
Sharing your story

10. Elements of a Non-lobbying Legislative Meeting
Welcome and Introductions
Share your issue and story
Ask open ended questions (take notes)
Assess needs
Give leave behind
Close with a thank you (collect business cards)
Next step: send a thank you note and follow up issue information

11. Discussion