The Commandments of Advocacy

Thou shall register to vote. You must be in the game in order to play!

Click here to Register to Vote in Kentucky!

Thou shalt know the players. Know your own legislators, the Committee Chairs, Legislative leadership, LRC staff, the Executive Branch secretaries, Commissioners and Staff.

Click here to Find Your Legislator.

Click here for information on Committees. 

Thou shall know your issue well and relate that issue to your legislators, understanding there are many pressing concerns.

Thou shall understand the process and the rules of the game.

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Thou shall make available accurate, reliable information to your legislators and other players in a timely fashion.

Thou shall be creative in building coalitions and partnerships, looking for shared interests, educating others in your cause and working to “put a face” to your issue.

Click here for a list of Kentucky Coalitions maintained by Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

Thou shall never underestimate your power as an individual to “change the world”.

Thou shall be willing to compromise, to put a foot in the door.

Thou shall stay in touch with your legislators ALL the time, not just during the session.

Thou shall treat legislators and policymakers as you would like to be treated: with courtesy, respect and THANK YOU.