January 4, 2025 Advocacy Workshop Agenda
10am to noon
Opening & Welcome: Hannah Burling, LWVNM co-President
Introduce panelists Review the format – remind not about issues, only process Review the documents available on our website (see below)
Linda Siegle – Professional lobbyist
Review the Legislative process during a 60 day session Talk about how she interacts with legislators
Senator Hamblen – Vice-Chair of Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee
Discuss how advocates can be effective and how to effectively communicate with her and other legislators
Representative Rebecca Dow – House District 38
Discuss how advocates can be effective and how to effectively communicate with her
and other legislators
Questions & Answers from attendees – moderated by Hannah Burling
We have found in the past that the interaction between the panelists adds to the workshop. Please feel free to interact with one another.
Documents on the League of Women Voters of NM website: lwvnm.org/Action/advocacy/
How to find a Legislator; Tips for Testifying; Using the New Mexico Legislative website; Senator Wirth’s Top Ten – his tips on effective advocacy; Senator Hamblen’s tips