Your voice is more powerful than you might imagine. Speak with your local Board of Supervisor member (in 1:1 mtg, during public comments at meetings, etc). Your unique perspective, when shared with your representative(s) has the potential to positively influence public policy. Please consider reaching out and sharing your knowledge with local key leaders. (*Local Board of Supervisors can be found on their county website. Click HERE for find your state level representative).
This article provides insight into how local leader's knowledge and experience can influence statewide public policy. Conversations and experiences leaders have with constituents in their home districts informs their work on statewide issues. See below for an example.
By Farrah McDaid Ting, July 18, 2019, California State Association of Counties
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a list of key experts to advise him on solutions to combat homelessness, including three county supervisors and several county affiliates.
The new group, which is unnamed but will convene three meetings in the coming months, is co-chaired by Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Governor Newsom also appointed San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez to the group. Also included are representatives from the County Welfare Directors Association and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association.
The Governor also announced the future formation of additional sub-working groups on the issue, possibly focused on mental health, street homelessness, and rural homelessness. [Please click here to read the full article.]
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