Join the Network for Lobby Day 2009
Take our Policy Priorities to the State House
Be there for the release of Out of Reach 2009
Our friends at the Housing and Community Development Network will be holding Lobby Day 2009 on May 14, 2009. We strongly encourage our members to participate in this important event.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: State House Annex, Room TBA
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Educate your representatives about the need for housing choices, rental and home assistance, foreclosure prevention and school construction reform.
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Obtain a copy of the New Jersey data from Out of Reach 2009, the annual report prepared by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), which documents the high cost of rental housing in every state in the nation. This year, the Network will also include data about housing needs for homeowners as well as renters.
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Tour the State House and get an insider’s view of the legislative process from where it all happens!
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Hone your advocacy skills and learn tricks of the trade for communicating with decision-makers!
The term “lobbying” originated in New Jersey – since our part-time legislators do not have staffed offices in the State House, much of the communication between advocates and representatives starts in “the lobby.”
Participants will meet with their legislative representatives to educate them about housing and community development issues and build support for our policy priorities. Groups may also attend legislative hearings. Remember proper ID to enter the State House.
This event is free, but REGISTRATION is required. Sign up today!
To sign up or get more information, please contact Arnold Cohen [Email address: acohen #AT# hcdnnj.org - replace #AT# with @ ] via email [Email address: acohen #AT# hcdnnj.org - replace #AT# with @ ] or by phone at 609 393-3752, ext. 16. Refreshments will be served.
