k lemme political effectiveness
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2011 COUNTY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEWE TEACH, LEARN, LEAD AND SERVE
RI CHARD M. KLEMMEDEAN AND DIRECTORCOOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Political Effectiveness:We are Part of the Solution
Political Effectiveness is…
1. Responsive educational programs2. Strong relationships with key decision
makers3. Effective communications4. Fiscal awareness and political sensitivity
Resource Advocacy Network
Support our work locally, statewide, nationally
To date 400 membersMembers gain access to periodic updatesWhat feedback have you heard?What frequency of engagement should we
have?
Political Effectiveness Action Team
Will implement Political Effectiveness Action Plan
Develop core competences, curriculumCommunicate, provide resourcesInfuse political effectiveness into our cultureCoordinate activities with administrationCurrently taking nominations
Legislative Visits
Working with chancellor’s staff, Rosemary Potter
Coordination through Kristine ZaballosEncourage you to continue to build
relationshipsWhat contacts with state legislators have you
had? What have you learned to date?What are your messages?
Messages for Legislators, one Example
Center for Community Economic Development
Creating a series of impact sheets on…Jobs, jobs, jobsFeature economic development in line with
UW System Growth Agenda People Jobs Communities
Visit Resource Fair to see how you can personalize these impact sheets
2011 Capital Connections, WACEC
Visits include 31/33 senators, 90/99 representatives
Three buses coming from Quad CountiesVisit delegates to include youth, friends,
WACEC membersTips to navigate Capitol
Purpose of WACEC visits
Put a face on our programs for state legislators
Talk about economic development work and how we work with county governments to work more effectively
Provide first-hand examples of how our work grows people, jobs and communities
Answering the Tough Questions
What if….Legislators ask us our opinions about the
New Badger Partnership?Elected officials want us to speak to the
budget repair bill or next biennium budget?Ask us how we would balance the budget?
Questions? Comments?