Press release from the League of Women Voters:
2020 Census
Census Partnership Specialist Laura McClettie, State Demographer Mike Cline, and Governor’s Census Liaison Ron Coates are holding a training/information meeting on the 2020 census. They will be covering the importance and impact, preparations, and promotion of the census. They will also talk about the impact of the Census on certified state population estimates and projections and changes in the state certification process.
Monday, January 28, 8 am -12 pm
Land of Sky Regional CouncilAdvocacy 101
In partnership with other local advocacy organizations, the League is hosting a series of workshops for those who want to train for effective advocacy and participation and public engagement efforts. The Advocacy 101 Series will include local civics, how to lobby and advocating through the budgeting process
The first event is next week:
Advocacy 101- Government Budgeting
Tuesday, January 29, 6-8 pm
YWCA, 185 S French Broad Ave, AshevilleFood, Spanish-language interpretation and childcare are provided. You can learn more here and please RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/budget-advocacy-101/
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