TRAA’S 2020
Legislative Action Workshop By Darian Weaver, Publisher, Tow Professional
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t was a beautiful day in Washington, D.C. when I landed March 10, 2020. I was excited about the week to come and curious about what I would experience. TRAA had some of the top towing elite arrive in town to attend on Wednesday. The week began with a “Legislative Action” workshop featuring Congressman Jim McGovern and the Tremont Strategies group, Chet Atkins and staff. Tremont Strategies, overseen by Chet Atkins, came on just over a year ago to work as the lobbyist for TRAA. Chet Atkins was the youngest ever to be elected
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to the House of Representatives in 1970. In 1972, Chet was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate and has chaired the Ways and Means Committee. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table to ensure that all towers nationwide are having their voice heard! Chet Atkins’ staff briefed us all on the importance of having a unified mission when meeting with legislators. He said a good strategy would be to know our talking points, educate when needed, remember to thank them for their work, and most importantly ask them for their
