Legislative Committee

Committee Mission:

Develop a legislative communications plan in cooperation with other groups including MBLC, MSLA, MFOL and MLTA.  Plan and implement legislative advocacy training for the library community.Provide an opportunity for communication about legislative breakfasts among regional breakfast committees.  Sponsor Legislative Day.  Plan and implement annual conference programming.  Explore ways to use CQRC Engage more effectively; Engage powers online advocacy, government guides and election pages for 1,500 organizations, leading to legislative success and informed, engaged members, employees and supporters.

Committee Co-Chairs:

Jennifer Harris    Charlotte Canelli 
Plymouth Public Library Morrill Memorial Library 
132 South Street                          33 Walpole Street
Plymouth, MA 02360 Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: 508-830-4250 Phone: 781-769-0200
Email: jharris@townhall.plymouth.ma.us    Email: ccanelli@minlib.net

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Visit the MLA calendar of events  for upcoming meetings 

Helpful Resources:

MLA Engage Website
Massachusetts Legislature Site
MSLA Advocacy Information (Massachusetts School Library Association)
Legislative Breakfast Toolkit