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Engaging with Elected OfficialsSeptember 9-17, 2017
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Engaging with State and Local Officials
Program Man
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The Honorable Ted Terry Director, Georgia ChapterMayor of Clarkston, GA
Katherine Stainken Policy Director
Mary Kathryn CampbellProgram Manager, NDEW
Don’t Forget! Sept 9-17, 2017
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Facebook / Twitter: @NatDriveElecWk
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Making NDEW Last
Your event is a
great opportunity
to
affect state and local policy
and make NDEW last beyond
just one day.
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Why Engage with Politicos?
Elected officials + government agencies share
successes + future plans
Involvement builds media + public interest
Great opportunity for policy changes + building relationships
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Engaging: How & When
ENGAGE NOW
Invite elected officials (or candidates) to speak
Download talking points on NDEW website > resources
Request official proclamations
Request involvement of agencies
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Salt Lake City, UT
- The President of the Univ of Utah and Mayor of Salt Lake City announced a second
round of a group-buy program through U Drive Electric.
- Helped 168 community members
upgrade to clean electric vehicles.
- Program accounted
for 68% of all EV sales in the state.
- Generated positive
press coverage
Massachusetts
- NDEW events in Somerville,
Wellesley, and Southboro gave
state officials, a mayor, and an auto dealer
an opportunity to announce EV programs
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Los Angeles, CA
- California Air Resources Board Chair, Mary Nichols, and other dignitaries spoke
- Festivities in LA also demonstrated the City of Los Angeles’ commitment to grow EV use
in the city, as outlined in Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Sustainable City pLAn
Ted Terry
Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia
Director, Sierra Club Georgia Chapter
Co-organizer, Alpharetta NDEW event
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Day of the Event
Decide who will …
Introduce officials + speakers
Accept the proclamation, cut ribbon; etc
Take hi-res photos
Live tweet and post on social media(#NDEW2017)
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Other Tips
Offer guided tours
Confirm interview available on site
Post-event press release + thank attending politicos
Don’t Forget! Sept 9-17, 2017
DriveElectricWeek.org
Facebook / Twitter: @NatDriveElecWk
Instagram: @NationalDriveElectricWeek
#NDEW2017 #DriveElectric
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THANK YOU!
We look forward to working with you to make
2017 the best NDEW yet!