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USE YOUR VOICE – ADVOCATE/RUN FOR OFFICE!

Why: We the people need skilled candidates of color for the 2018
elections to rise and help shape public opinion. Attend a leadership
training to strengthen your advocacy efforts and consider running for
Precinct Chair*, the School Board*, City Council*, Hospital boards

or one of the 200+ Governor’s Board and Commissions**.
What to do? Contact an agency such as Children’s Alliance to sign up
for a Leadership Training. Visit websites or call office of interest
(School District, City or State Commission Office) for more infor-
mation.

Mobilize for a timely response. Legislation can take years, days, and
sometimes hours to pass. Develop YOUR OWN PERSONAL RAPID
RESPONSE TEAM, with at least 5 friends and family members, for
immediate (same day) response.

How? Set up a phone tree or GROUP ME text message group to take
immediate action (make a phone call, send an e-mail) regarding hot
legislative issues. Sign everybody up so that when we need to leap
into action (like we did at the airports the hour after Trump signed
his Muslim Ban) you can email and text each other and make an in-
stant plan.

*There are 39 cities in King County (i.e. Kent, Renton, Issaquah,
Bellevue, Federal Way, Bothell, Sammamish…). 39 opportuni-
ties for Alpha Kappa Alpha to impact local school boards, com-
missions, precincts and more.

** Washington State Governor’s Boards and Commissions -
http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions