5/31 - Proposition 2 1/2 Convening - Boxborough

Submitted by yawu on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 1:35pm
Date: 
May 31, 2008 - 9:30am - 2:30pm

Locally-based override campaign activists from across the state are gathering in Boxborough on May 31 to share their insights on running successful override campaigns.

Topics will include:
• Targeting “yes” votes
• Designing media strategy
• Working with office holders to shape ballot questions
• Building an effective campaign committee

During this convening, The Public Policy Institute will offer trainings on understanding the state’s role in local government and how to communicate effectively about the role of
government in your community!

Tentative Agenda
9:00 – 9:30am Coffee, Sign-in, and Welcome
9:30 – 10:30am State Budget Briefing
Noah Berger, Executive Director, Massachusetts Budget and Policy
10:30 – 11:00am Local Budget Briefing
Colleen Corona, Easton Board of Selectmen
11:00am – 12:30pm Lunch & Learn: Prop 2 ½ Campaign Best Practices
Colleen Corona (Easton), Judy Vedder (Shrewsbury),
David Margil (Natick)
12:30 – 2:30pm Messaging Practicum
Cynthia Tschampl, Policy and Training, The Public Policy Institute

 

RSVPs are required, a light lunch will be provided for a suggested five-dollar donation.

Location: 
Blanchard Memorial School, 493 Massachuestts Ave., Boxborough