ACWA 2019 Legislative Symposium Attendee Welcome

Welcome! 

Thank you for registering and attending ACWA’s 2019 Legislative Symposium. This event is set for March 6, 2019 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento.

Attendee Welcome Materials

Outreach Opportunity

With the convenience of Legislator’s Sacramento offices across the street in the capitol, this is the perfect time to meet your local legislators, introduce yourself and provide some basic information about your organization and the issues that are important to you.

Find Your Representative

To prepare for the opportunity, please click this link to find your California representative.

Use this legislative outreach checklist and these etiquette tips for a successful visit.

 

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