PACD Legislative Program

JUNE

Personal phone calls and letters are essential this month on all legislative initiatives. June is the last opportunity to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. June is also a busy time in the General Assembly for other pieces of legislation. Consequently, it is advantageous to discuss other legislative issues as well.

Suggested District Action: Final budget and legislative push

PACD suggests that districts utilize this last opportunity to discuss district issues. It would be great to generate a call from each manager and board member to the legislator's district office reminding them of the information that was provided in May. After the passage of the budget, we suggest a thank you note be sent to legislators who supported district funding increases. Pick a date, preferably a Thursday or a Friday for your local fall legislative event. Secure a location and decide on the meal. Finally, develop an invitation list including local, state, and federal legislators and their aides.

PACD Action: PACD will provide the information necessary to generate the phone calls to district legislative offices. As legislative bills progress the information will be printed in the weekly Front Page e-mails, so districts will have current information. PACD will also provide the information on final passage of the budget and other legislative initiatives. Also, PACD will send a template thank you note to districts.