By Susan Fleming, Lobby Team Portfolio Director, LWVWA 

The LWV of Washington’s annual Lobby Week, which is Monday, Jan. 24–Thurs. Jan. 27, 2022, will both give you an opportunity to communicate directly with your legislators and also educate you about important issues coming up this legislative session. You’ll also get a mini-class about effective lobbying.  

As in previous years, Lobby Week is sponsored by Fix Democracy First and the LWVWA. The week will be entirely virtual: 

• Monday, Jan. 24, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.: Monday evening program 

• Tuesday, Jan. 25-Thursday, Jan. 27: Virtual meetings with your legislators 

• Thursday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.: Wrap-up and celebration 

The program on Monday includes: 

• Democracy issues, including current topics such as the Voting Rights Act and campaign financing. 

• Climate, land use, and housing, with Futurewise and the LWVWA climate and housing Issue Chairs. 

• Moderated discussions with leaders of both parties about legislation they expect to see this session. 

• “How to Lobby,” presented by the LWWA Lobby Team, including contacting legislators, following bill progress, and developing talking points (includes a Q&A). 

You will have an opportunity to meet with your legislators to discuss upcoming legislation; our staff will schedule the meetings based on legislative districts. The meetings will be scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday afternoon and Zoom links will be provided for you. Our goal is to make it easy for you to participate in our Washington state government, and to help you prepare for effective interactions with your legislators.  

Registration for Lobby Week will open soon on the LWVWA website Events page. A $5 donation is requested to help cover costs; additional donations to Fix Democracy First or the LWVWA are appreciated. 

Hope to see you there!