Lawmakers Want to Hear From You!

Every decision that impacts public school employees is made by an elected or appointed official. Because of this, it is very important that you get involved and stay involved in the political process.

With all the changes coming from Lansing, MEA members have been motivated to contact state representatives and senators.

Sen. John Gleason, D-Flushing, shared tips for constituent relations when he attended an August training of MEA member-leaders in Flint. Gleason said he needs to hear from people who live in his area and he warned them not to send e-mails because e-mail contact isn’t his favorite way to interact with constituents.

He also offered the following four suggestions:
1.“You must engage the political process.”
2.“Your voice should be just as strong as those who don’t think much of you.”
3.“We don’t need anger, we need agitation. I need to hear from you before the process is complete.”
4.“The best defense is a strong offense. Get on with it.”