


Advocacy to the Anne Arundel County Council
Testifying at the public hearing
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Individual hearing statements generally have minimal effect, however, there can be power in numbers. Recruit other members of your organizations to testify
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Spend time prepping with the other members so that you have coherent and impactful statements that tie together
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There is a 2-minute time limit on testimony, which is usually tightly enforced
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Speak in a normal voice and cadence to succinctly communicate a limited number of key points
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Don’t rush and do not just read a prepared statement
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State your name, address, and credentials (officer in a relevant group, subject matter experience, length of residency in District...)
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Concisely state the action you want; approve, reject; amend, hold, etc.
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Defend your position with facts & logic
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Restate the action you want
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10 copies of any supporting documentation should be passed to the meeting secretary who will distribute them to the Council.