The IASAP Legislative Committee suggests the following tips for working with elected officials. Although the list is not comprehensive, it is a place to begin to strengthen communication. These are the people who make decisions about our budgets, policies, communities, etc. so we really encourage you to build a relationship with them.
- Invite elected officials to special events, i.e. open houses, school assemblies, community networking meetings, etc.
- Send quarterly updates to all elected officials. Include any statistics, anonymous personal quotations or stories from students or families who have benefited from SAP, articles related to SAP or IASAP, etc.
- Schedule meetings with elected officials or a staff member. Use JoinTogether and Boston University's 10 Alcohol and Drug Policies that Will Save Lives document to begin the conversation.
10 Drug and Alcohol Policies That Will Change Lives (PDF)
Important Links
Illinois General Assembly
http://www.legis.state.il.us/
Illinois State Board of Elections: How to find your elected officials
http://www.elections.state.il.us/dls/pages/SelectOfficialSearch.asp
Current Legislation