Voter Approval5 steps to

for your law enforcement agency's

bond issue or SPECIAL TAX

Evidence storageIf you need

weapons storageIf you need

gear storageIf you need

more spaceIf you need

voter approvalThen you'll probably need

to get funding for a capital project.

how do you get it?Once your proposal is on the ballot,

follow these five steps.

Build RelationshipsStep 1

Attend City Council and civic group meetingsHold open house eventsHost "Coffee with a Cop" eventsHold safety clinics(bike safety, child safety seat installation)

Hint: Strive to be a positive presence in your community all the time,not just when you're trying to pass a funding measure.

GET ORGANIZEDStep 2

Assemble a committee of 5-7 influentialcommunity leaders during the planning phaseCreate a detailed plan including finances, timing,and campaign activitiesPlan to launch the campaign two months beforevoting day

Hint: Be sure that all campaign work is done during off hours. Most states prohibit public employees from using taxpayer resources to work on campaigns. 

demonstrate needStep 3

Prove to voters that your department needs theirtax dollars and will use them responsiblyOffer tours of your current facilityEmphasize not only immediate needs,but also investment in your community’s futureUse proposed layouts to justify your caseShare comparable departments' successes

Hint: Your local Spacesaver consultant can provide photos, drawings, and datato help voters understand the importance of your project.

campaignStep 4

Keep the message simple:

 For example: Tell voters your department needs better evidence lockers.Back it up by showing that you need to maintain a secure chain of custody

to help achieve convictions and maintain accreditation. 

Voting dateAmount the bond or tax is forShow how funds will be used

campaignStep 4, co

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Tactics might include:

Reaching the voters in your area will require a variety of tactics.And remember, no campaigning while on duty or in uniform!

 

Interviews with local newspapers, TV, and radioPosting on social mediaSpeaking at City Council meetings and other events

WIN or lose,Step 5

Invite the local newspaper to report on progressHold an open house soon after installation is completeBuild on strong relationships with the community

 If your proposal isn't approved, don’t give up! Spacesaver can still help you out... 

keep in touchIf your proposal is approved:

KEEP IN TOUCH...continued

Spacesaver can help you determine priorities andimplement a project in incremental phasesWe can also retrofit locker rooms and other spaces tobetter suit your needs

Keep working in your community to lay the foundation for asuccessful campaign the next time around­­ and call on us to help. 

If your proposal is not approved:

We offer high-quality law enforcement storageproducts and unparalleled expertise

in storage system design.

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