Advocacy in Action Mock Legislative Committee Hearing by Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio

Welcome to the Advocacy in Action Mock Legislative Committee Hearing hosted by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. Get insights into the committee members, including Representative Erica Crawley and Representative Louis Blessing III, and learn about the preparations, testimonies, and follow-up processes involved in such hearings. Discover how advocacy starts, the importance of engaging with legislators and decision-makers, and the key steps to stay persistent in advocating for change in homelessness and housing issues.

• Advocacy
• Legislative Committee
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Ohio

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1. Advocacy in Action Mock Legislative Committee Hearing Welcome! Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

2. Get to Know the Committee /var/folders/rg/d45vmghx73q8wj5v9_z8j31w0000gp/T/com.microsoft.Powerpoint/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/26.jpg /var/folders/rg/d45vmghx73q8wj5v9_z8j31w0000gp/T/com.microsoft.Powerpoint/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/29.jpg Image result for nathan minerd ohio Representative Erica Crawley (D- Columbus) Representative Louis Blessing, III (R-Colerain Twp.) Nathan Minerd, Momentum Strategy Group Connie Nolder, CRN Consulting (Lobbyist) Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

3. Mock: House Finance SubCommittee Honorable Louis Blessing, Chair Prepare for hearing Prepare testimony Submit testimony Testify before committee Committee follow-up What worked, what didn t? What happens next? More hearings, vote, floor Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

4. Q & A (Audience participation) 11:00 11:15 a.m. Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

5. Where Does Advocacy Start? 1.Determine your goals with reality of the political climate in mind 2.Educate yourself on your audience who are the key legislators involved in your issues 3.Research your issue what has been introduced in the past, what have states done, current and past policies 4.Stay engaged in current affairs read news, blogs, op-eds, etc. 5.Develop a simple and effective message (MORE ON THIS) Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

6. Where Does Advocacy Start? (CONT.) 6. Begin meeting with legislators, key state agency decision makers and other interested parties 7. Evaluate your arguments following feedback form meetings. Fine-tune your message. 8. Identify key legislator to introduce proposal/carry amendment. (Your sponsor) 9. Once legislation is introduced the process begins back to the basics 10. Stay engaged, stay persistent but polite, and don t give up! Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

7. Ginas Five Rs RELATIONSHIP RELEVANCE RECENCY RATIONAL RESEARCH Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

8. Connies Three Ps PERSUASIVE PERSISTENT POLITE Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

9. Now its your turn!! (Audience participation) Goal: Ohio Housing Trust Fund Budget Increase In your small group of 5-8 people, collectively decide how to craft your best 3 arguments to persuade legislators, policymakers and the public on why this is a good idea. (10 minutes) Choose 1 or 2 advocates to present your argument to the group. (3 minutes) Provide positive feedback and kind critique of the presentation. (2 minutes) Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215

10. NOW ITS REAL TODAY IS THE DAY Politics are local! Who is your State Representative? Who is your State Senator? -Distinguish Yourself Go to ohiohouse.gov or ohiosenate.gov and enter in your zip code to find out! -Compelling outreach with a unified message on how the OHTF can help your community Are they on Finance committee? -OHTF can SOLVE problems E-mail them at rep00@ohiohouse.gov -This is win-win proposal! Ask them to submit Blessing s OHTF amendment as one of their priority amendments. Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio | 175 S. Third St. Suite 580 Columbus, OH 43215