[Lnc-business] scheduling an LNC budget review session

[Rich Tomasso]

On 12/3/2014 8:45 AM, Scott L. wrote:
> Mr. Tomasso:
>
> I strongly agree with you that ballot access lobbying is very important.
>
> It is pretty clear we don't have the money right now to pay for
> professional lobbyists. So, to do any lobbying we have to rely on the
> affiliate in that state.

Lobbying for a single bill is not that expensive. Every state is 
different, what would cost $500 in NH may run $5,000 in NY. I wouldn't 
expect to be able to lobby in every state, but there will be 
opportunities and it would be nice to be able to give those bills a 
fighting chance.


> I have located three LP members who have successfully lobbied their
> State Legislatures. They have agreed to advise LP affiliates who want to
> lobby for easier ballot access retention laws on how to do it
> successfully. LPHQ staff has their contact information, and will give it
> out to bona fide LP members who have permission from their State Chair
> or State Committee.

This sounds like good affiliate support. I'd like to train affiliates to 
do their own citizen lobbying to reduce the need for paid lobbyists.


~Rich
  Region 8 Rep