Are you a member of APWA Advocates? Tracy Okoroike Government Affairs Associate American Public Works Association Washington, D.C. ast November, then-APWA President Diane Linderman launched APWA Advocates, a U.S. grassroots advocacy network of APWA members formed to promote APWA’s legislative priorities through outreach and education. Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of its growing membership, APWA Advocates has been very successful in promoting issues important to the public works community in the year since its inception. Advocates are now in more than 200 congressional districts. November2012.pdf 1 10/5/12 4:02 To build upon this momentum, APWA President Elizabeth Treadway wants to
increase membership so that APWA has Advocates in every congressional district. We are about halfway there, and five chapters in the U.S. have already reached that goal for their states: North Carolina, Oregon, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada have Advocates in all of their congressional districts.
6702. Become part of a successful grassroots network and promote issues that are important to your community.
But we need more members and more chapters to help reach the goal. Join APWA Advocates today. Visit the APWA Advocates website at www.apwa. net/be_involved/APWA-Advocates PM or contact Tracy Okoroike in the Washington, D.C. office at (202) 218-
In June, Congress finally passed a much-needed federal surface transportation reauthorization, MAP21. The legislation included new provisions aimed at expediting project delivery. In a sustained effort spanning several months, APWA Advocates urged their congressional representatives to support the bill during every step of the legislative process. With strategically-timed phone calls, letters, e-mails, and personal visits, APWA Advocates ensured that Congress made streamlining project delivery and investing in transportation a national priority.
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Consider what APWA Advocates has been doing to support local communities and their public infrastructure.
In addition to promoting this vital piece of legislation, Advocates have also successfully promoted additional funding for small towns and rural communities in the Farm Bill, and have commented on federal regulations concerning the construction and design of pedestrian facilities. Next session will bring a new Congress, new priorities and new opportunities. Advocates can anticipate weighing in on the federal regulations that arise from the new transportation bill and ensuring that funding for public works is protected. Tracy Okoroike can be reached at (202) 218-6702 or tokoroike@apwa.net.
