Free training: How to make your voice heard in Oregon’s legislature
Join Multnomah County Democrats for an introductory training program designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively advocate for progressive legislation. Platform and Resolutions chair Bobbi Yambasu has been navigating this process for years and has distilled her expertise into an interactive training session that makes legislative advocacy accessible to all.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💻 Format: Online via Zoom (link provided upon RSVP)
What You’ll Learn
✓ Master the legislative timeline and key influence points
✓ Navigate OLIS, Oregon’s bill tracking database
✓ Learn strategic timing for different types of testimony
✓ Understand critical legislative deadlines
✓ Track bills on issues you care about
✓ Choose the most effective advocacy methods
Resources You’ll Receive:
📄 Updated MultDems Legislative Advocacy Handbook (PDF)
📚 Abridged Oregon Legislature Glossary Terms (PDF)
🔍 Hands-on OLIS Database Training & Tips