The Empowered Citizens Guide 10 Steps to Passing a Law that Matters to You

For years, Pat Libby has been teaching everyday citizens how to pass laws. Most of them knew next to nothing about the legislative process when they got started, yet many surprised themselves by passing a law on their first try. The Empowered Citizens Guide provides an easy, 10-step framework that breaks down the legislative process into bite-sized pieces. For those who are passionate about creating change in their communities, cities, or states this book provides a simple recipe to make a difference.

Libby provides an explanation of terms related to advocacy and lobbying as well as the legal rules for public charities that want to lobby. A detailed overview of the ten steps is illustrated by a real-life example of how a mother, whose son's addiction was fueled by over-the-counter drugs, fought alongside a few friends to pass a law that addressed a root of the problem. The Empowered Citizens Guide is the perfect text for those who want to create meaningful change.

Pat Libby is the founder of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego and the author of The Lobbying Strategy Handbook and Cases in Nonprofit Management. A long-time change management agent and consultant, Pat cut her teeth as a lobbyist while serving as a nonprofit CEO in her hometown
of Boston - an experience that led her to develop, refine, and teach the lobbying model that is described in this book.