2008 Planners' Day on Capitol Hill

October 21, 2008

The public policies forged in Congress become the framework for your planning decisions. You have the power to persuade your congressional representatives to vote for policies that preserve and strengthen planning. This advocacy day will bring you face to face with your representatives and give you the tools to convince them to support good planning.

Sign up for the full Federal Policy & Program Briefing (Sunday and Monday), and we'll waive your registration fee for Planners' Day on Capitol Hill!

Planning Leadership Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Advocacy and Leadership Workshops
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

• Being an Effective Spokesperson for Planning
• Leading (and Building) Coalitions

Advocacy and Leadership Workshops
9:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

• Influencing Elected Officials
• Winning Ballot Measure Campaigns

Briefing to Prepare for Congressional Meetings
11:00 a.m.–Noon       
Discuss key issues and talking points and find out what to expect from your meetings with congressional representatives.

Congressional Meetings
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.   
Meet with congressional representatives from your district — meetings will be arranged by APA — and help them understand the planning issues that matter to your community.

Questions about Planners' Day on Capitol Hill? E-mail govtaffairs@planning.org.