POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar for small and mid-size cities on navigating Congressional relationships

For many small and mid-size cities, navigating relationships with their congressional representatives can be challenging, especially when lacking the resources to hire a federal lobbyist. In this session, veteran caseworkers Katherine Long and Anne Meeker shared insights from their careers as congressional staffers on what local communities can ask of their congressional representatives.

Panelists fielded questions about all things Congress, from casework to federal funding opportunities to agency relationships and more. This session also offered a brief introduction to Member-Directed Spending (aka Community Project Funding or Earmarks) for leaders in local government unfamiliar with appropriations, and tips on working with congressional offices to address local needs.