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Meeting Management & Rules of Procedure for Local Governments Beyond the Beltway: Influencing Federal Policy through Grassroots Engagement GMA Annual Convention 2017 Welcome and Goals for Today • Learn about importance of federal issues and how city officials can influence federal policy • Overview of Georgia’s delegation • Facts about Congress and the legislative process • GMA Federal Advocacy • Apply concepts to practical situations • Empower you to talk to federal leaders Group feedback: What are the top two things you would like to learn today? Federal Advocacy: Why is it important? • Federal issues impact cities • Break through Beltway thinking – put a local face on issues • Continuous exchange of ideas and local examples • Strengthen relationships to guide decision making Trust in Government Pew Research Center, November 2015 Poll Gallup, September 2016 Trust & confidence in: • Congress: 35% • State government: 62% • Local government: 71% Congress: An Overview Legislative Process • How Congress works • Committees • Cabinet appointments Georgia’s Senators • Senator Johnny Isakson – 1st Republican to be sworn in to a third term in the U.S. Senate representing Georgia. He also holds the distinction as the first Georgian to be elected to the state House, state Senate, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. – Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (known as HELP); Finance, Foreign Relations, Veterans Affairs (Chair) and Ethics (Chair) • Senator David Perdue – Elected in 2014 to his 1st term – Armed Services Committee; Banking Committee; Agriculture Committee; and Budget Committee Georgia’s Representatives • GA-01 Hon. Buddy Carter • GA-02 Hon. Sanford Bishop • GA-03 Hon. Drew Ferguson • GA-04 Hon. Hank Johnson • GA-05 Hon. John Lewis • GA-06 • GA-07 Hon. Rob Woodall • GA-08 Hon. Austin Scott • GA-09 Hon. Doug Collins • GA-10 Hon. Jody Hice • GA-11 Hon. Barry Loudermilk • GA-12 Hon. Rick Allen • GA-13 Hon. David Scott • GA-14 Hon. Tom Graves Feedback: Who has met with your Congressman? What was the issue? What was the outcome? What worked or didn’t work? NLC and GMA: Partners in Federal Advocacy Tips for Messaging and Communicating with Federal Leaders Ashley Smith, NLC Senior Associate, Grassroots Advocacy National League of Cities RESOURCES FOR CITY OFFICIALS GMA Federal Priorities • E-Fairness • Municipal bond tax exemption • Infrastructure • Telecom/ broadband Group Activity Practice Your Elevator Speech GMA Policy Process Spring Listening Sessions Approval by GMA Legislative Policy Membership/ Council Spring Annual Convention Meeting Legislative Policy Policy Area Council/Annual Meetings/Annual Convention Convention GMA Federal Policy Council • Builds on existing relationships • Part of GMA mission to expand advocacy to all levels • Delivers GMA priorities in DC and in the District GMA Federal Policy Council • Chair is GMA 2nd VP • Dublin Mayor Phil Best Building Relationships with Staff • Staff are the experts • Link between you and their boss • Offer to be their resource • Stop by to check in • Get to know schedulers Building Relationships with Staff • Be candid with your request • Become their reliable resource • Be brief • Be prepared to answer questions • Provide facts, be honest • Address their concerns • Connect with committee staffers Planning for DC Congressional Visits • Check House and Senate Calendars • Votes, hearings may impact scheduled appointments • Find out if they have a position on your issue yet (e.g., co-sponsors) • Be organized, bring local examples • Consider including GMA issues and ask GMA for help and talking points Other Ways to Get Involved • Get to know district staff • Meet members in their district office • Invite members to local meetings & events, highlight their attendance • Email, social media • Become a member of the FPC • Join NLC and become an active member Group Activity Awkward Situations! Group feedback: What have you heard today that you will incorporate into your role in your city? Questions? Becky Taylor [email protected] 678-686-6276.
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