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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TIP SHEET
Communicating with elected officials

PLAN AHEAD

  • Reach out to municipal, provincial, or federal elected representatives months in advance of a campaign.
  • Be clear about what you want.
  • Work with their staff; make sure the staff understand your position so they can explain (and, hopefully, support) it accurately to the elected representative, and to their colleagues.
  • When meeting with an elected official, make sure a board member, senior volunteer or other supporter is present.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE?

🔲 To inform the official about (topic/issue/campaign) and your planned activities.
🔲 To inform them about the work that you perform in your community and its impact.
🔲 To ensure they understand the value of Homeshare.
🔲 To make them aware of the impact of their policies on Homeshare and the people in your community.
🔲 To develop a good working relationship so that your programme can be a source of information about issues related to Homeshare.
🔲 Other…

Provide elected officials with the information they need to make good decisions that affect Homeshare.

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