Be sure to register for Democracy Lobby Week, organized in collaboration with Fix Democracy First, January 22 through 26. This year’s program features a different set of issues each evening. Pick one or attend all!

During the day, Legislative District meetings will be scheduled to discuss issues directly with your local legislators. Use your Speak-up School skills in these 15-minute sessions, which are invaluable in assuring that your legislators know what you would like them to do.

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Here’s the schedule for this week:

Monday, January 22

An overview of the week and presentation by the Secretary of State on election issues.

Tuesday, January 23

Three Environmental Priorities 

• Reducing waste with the passage of the Re-WRAP Act
• Maintaining funding for the Climate Commitment Act projects
• Establishing zero emission school bus program statewide

Wednesday, January 24

More about Elections: Achieving Better Representation in the 21st Century

• What would better representation look and feel like to you? 
• Why does better representation matter? 
  
• How can we achieve better representation?
• Overview of redistricting

Thursday, January 25

Promoting Basic Human Rights for People in State Custody  

Washington is committed to racial equity, safety and promoting successful community transitions for individuals detained in secure facilities.  What needs to happen in education, health care, voting rights and other state policies/programs to make these priorities a reality?   

Learn about bills being considered by the Legislature, including limiting solitary confinement and promoting voting rights and access to education.  Other high priority social and economic policy bills will be discussed briefly.

Friday, January 26

Take time to debrief and celebrate the week.

Join any or all of these sessions. We hope to see you there!