Wittman's Mobile Office Hours in Williamsburg on March 13th

Name: Wittman's Mobile Office Hours in Williamsburg on March 13th
Start: 2025-03-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-13T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library

Schedule

Thu Mar 13 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Williamsburg Regional Library - Williamsburg Library | Williamsburg, VA

Please register at: https://mobilize.us/s/3i1zuZ
#StopHidingCongressmanWittman
VACD01 Constituents - LET'S DO IT AGAIN!!!
As we learned at Wittman's last mobile office hours, mostly likely it will be Wittman's representative holding mobile hours at the Williamsburg Library, located at 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 10am to noon.
We were told two days before the last event that if the crowds were large, we would be moved to the Stryker Center. Obviously, that did not happen. If the location is changed, we will update this information.
We need to keep applying pressure to the man who represents us AND whose salary we pay!!! He needs to stop ignoring our voices, the voices trying to Save Our Democracy.
Please join us and if you have a Williamsburg JCC Indivisible T-shirt, please wear it for an Indivisible group photo.
GUIDANCE FROM INDIVISIBLE NATIONAL:
Meeting with your elected official provides a direct opportunity to express your concerns, share your perspective, and try to influence their decision-making on issues that matter to you.
Why is lobbying your Member of Congress important?
Lobbying your Member of Congress is as crucial as it sounds, it means talking to your elected officials to help shape their views on issues you care about! Lobbying your Member of Congress lets you share your concerns, support policies you like, or speak up against ones you do not.
Tips On Preparing for Your Visit:
Understand the issues: Familiarize yourself with the key issues or topics you want to discuss, especially those relevant to your community or the nation.
• Know their stance: Research the representative's voting record, public statements, and positions on the issues you plan to address during the meeting.
• Create a concise agenda: Prepare a list of talking points or issues you want to cover during the meeting. Keep your points clear, specific, and brief.
• Anticipate questions: Think about potential questions the representative may ask and prepare thoughtful and well-informed responses.
Gather Supporting Material:
• Data and evidence: Collect relevant facts, statistics, and supporting data to bolster your arguments and provide a strong foundation for your points.
• Personal stories and anecdotes: Share personal experiences or stories that illustrate the impact of the issues you are discussing.
• Plan Your Ask and Follow Up:
• Clearly state your ask: Be clear about what action you want the representative to take, whether it is supporting specific legislation, advocating for a particular position, or addressing a concern.
• Discuss follow-up steps: Inquire about the representative's position on the issues and establish a plan for future communication or follow-up after the meeting.