Advocacy Tools

Advocacy Tools

ADVOCACY RESOURCES

• Recording of Advocacy Update 3-21-24 (Legislation LWVMI is following and action we are taking).  Click here for power point shown at the presentation.
• Follow the chart – how to take action in the League
• Taking Action in the League, a guide to Program, Action and Advocacy
• LWVMI Policy for Local League Advocacy Committees
• Use this Support/Oppose form for LOCAL advocacy issues.
• How to Do a Local League Study (flow chart)
• Advocacy presentation to League members on 3-22-23
• The difference between advocacy and lobbying
• Citizens Guide to State Government   Includes contact information for all current legislators and committee information.
• Action!  All about LWVMI Action Alerts
• League Myths About Advocacy, a handy guide dispelling many of the myths that scare League members away from advocating at the local level.
• Support/ Oppose Form.  This form may be used for making a recommendation to the LWVMI Board to endorse such League action on proposed rules, ballot initiatives or other pending decisions, including bills introduced in the Legislature.

Advocacy Networks

• Gun Safety. This group explores current legislation and responsible gun ownership.  Click here to request to join.
• Environment.  Click here to see our Environmental web page and to join the network.