League of Women Voters to Conduct Workshop on Citizen Lobbying

The League of Women Voters of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will conduct a workshop on how citizens can effectively lobby their elected representatives:

Saturday December 8, 2007, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Sandia Prep, Building 100, 532 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM

The workshop is designed to help the public and nonprofit groups communicate with their legislators. Topic include lobbying in general and will not address specific issues. State Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, a Democrat, and State Rep. Larry Larranga, a Republican, will discuss lobbying from the legislator's perspective. Other speakers include a representative from the Secretary of State's office and a professional lobbyist. There will also be a presentation on "Lobbying at Home and on the Internet."

The workshop costs $10 for people who are not members of the League and reservations are required as space is limited. For reservations, contact the League of Women Voters at 884-8441.