PACD Legislative Program

SEPTEMBER

During an election year, the legislature does not meet often in the fall. On off years, they meet more regularly. It is time to make sure your legislators know our fall agenda. Since most of them will be campaigning, it is a great time to focus on the press as well. Any positive publicity is appreciated by legislators. Even though the General Assembly just passed the budget, the Governor's Budget Office and the state agencies are already beginning to crunch numbers.

Suggested District Action: Fall priorities letter

A fall priorities letter will provide legislators with our legislative priorities for the next few months. We will also unveil our budget requests to the governor's office and the PA General Assembly at this time. At the beginning of the month, prepare an agenda and presentations for your local legislative event. Make sure you confirm your speakers.

PACD Action: PACD provides districts with a model legislative priorities letter and press release. We will also make sure that the districts have the PACD budget proposal.

Letter Template: http://www.pacd.org/about/legactivities/program/septprioritiesltr.06.doc (Word)

Press Release Template: http://www.pacd.org/about/legactivities/program/SeptprioritiesPR.06.doc (Word)