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Walking the Halls of Albany -
The DO's and DON'Ts
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
- Be Nice and Respectful.
- LEARN about the Legislator/Person
with whom you are meeting.
- Be BRIEF.
- Tell the Legislator why supporting
real reform the bill is good for them.
- BE honest about the strengths
and weaknesses of your position.
- Be LOCAL.
- ASK FOR SOMETHING!
- FOLLOW UP.
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