Making City Hall Work For You

Most people have a general idea as to how a bill becomes a law but not everyone understands exactly what happens at each point in the process. Michelle Wirzberger, Esq., a former CLC Attorney, is currently Director of Legislative Affairs for Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young. She will give workshop attendees an insider’s perspective on how communities can get what they want from City Hall.

TARGET AUDIENCE
• Community leaders, neighborhood activists, and concerned citizens

KEY TOPICS
• Strategies for effective communication with City Council members and staff
• Identification of key points in the City’s legislative process
• Importance of coalition building; understanding your opponents; and utilizing media partners and online networking