Today is Part 1 of a Part 3 Series covering the best practices in advocating in your community. Presented by the ASCE State Government Relations and Grassroots Committee Series Description “If civil engineers don’t advocate on behalf of our built environment, then who will? ASCE members like you are impacted by the laws, regulations, and policies passed in Washington D.C., in the halls of state capitols, and local governance offices across the country. It’s imperative for you to be engaged with your state and local public officials to educate them on the legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks impacting infrastructure in your community, public safety, economy, and the civil engineering profession. But—how do you begin getting more involved in advocacy? In this special series presented by ASCE’s State Government Relations and Grassroots Committee, learn how to mobilize your technical and on-the-ground expertise as a civil engineer to your public officials. Get started by learning how to build a relationship with an elected official; learn more about crafting an advocacy strategy with your state report card; and find out about civil engineers like yourself running for public office. Title Part 1: Building a relationship with an elected official Description Building a relationship with your elected official and their staff is often the first step to effectively advocating for your community’s infrastructure and the civil engineering profession. Elected officials value staying in touch with constituents, so whether it be virtual or in person, a great place to build that relationship is to request a meeting. Conversations from meeting your elected officials guide policymaking and advance your advocacy priorities. Join a special panel of state and local ASCE leaders to learn more about their recommendations for building effective and long-lasting relationships with elected officials at all levels of government. Moderator Michael Pniewski, PE, PS, F.ASCE (Lucas County Engineer, Lucas County Engineer’s Office, Ohio) Panelists: · Carol Haddock, P.E. (Vice Chair, Committee on America’s Infrastructure) · John Kilps, P.E., M.ASCE (Principal Engineer, Imperial Irrigation District) · Brad Williams, P.E. (Alabama ASCE Advocacy Captain) Date Tuesday, July 30th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern Time Registration link https://lnkd.in/gWVBipst
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There is no better way to bring infrastructure to the forefront of political discussion than an infrastructure expert to become a public officer! Register for the Sept 17th, 2 pm central time webinar to learn more: Running for Public Office as a Civil Engineer - “If civil engineers don’t advocate on behalf of our built environment, then...
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