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Advocacy Education and Strategies: Public health and the legislative process Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards
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“All lasting business is built on friendship.” - Alfred A. Montapert
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Positive relationships are key to advocacy success ◦ Legislative process is based on relationships ◦ Strong relationships result in access and influence ◦ Relationships impact policy decisions
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Who are your legislators? ◦ Identify your target audience ◦ Make initial contact ◦ Take advantage of an untapped resource
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Cultivate and maintain legislative relationships ◦ Get to know your legislator Party affiliation Ideology / political philosophy Voting record Personal life
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Cultivate and maintain legislative relationships ◦ Introduce yourself Write a letter Pick up the phone Schedule a meeting Take advantage of community events
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Cultivate and maintain legislative relationships ◦ Build trust and credibility Be a resource Build on common ground Follow through Be professional
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Cultivate and maintain legislative relationships ◦ Follow-up Establish a personal rapport Share new information Check-in on your issue Continue the relationship
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“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right” - Napoleon Hill
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Relationships must be established early And maintained long-term ◦ Remember, “All politics is local” Initial introduction letter Extend an invitation Be an educator on public health Consistent outreach
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“To disagree, one doesn’t have to be disagreeable.” - Barry Goldwater
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Don’t let politics get in the way ◦ If you disagree with your legislator… Disagree professionally Educate, don’t scold Don’t burn bridges You don’t have to bat a thousand
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Don’t let politics get in the way ◦ Sometimes you’re going to lose… Public health funding Women’s health Alcohol regulations “Nanny-state” proposals
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“Invest in people, and they will invest in you.” - Anonymous
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Don’t wait until you need something ◦ Your investment will pay dividends down the road… Legislative proposals - positive and negative Committee hearings Priority legislation State budget process
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Don’t be afraid to reach out ◦ Legislators want to help their constituents… You’re from the district You have influence in the community You have a vote and you can help re-elect them
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Positive relationships are key to advocacy success ◦ Just to recap… Relationships must be established early, nurtured and maintained Strong relationship increase influence and access There is a correlation between relationships and policy outcomes
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Grassroots Advocacy ◦ Enhance the “Power of One” Promote wellness and prevention Strengthen the public health workforce Address health disparities Enhance public health funding
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Advocacy Education and Strategies: Public health and the legislative process Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards
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