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Aloha 'Aina, Imua Kakou!
“The Informed Citizen”
• Are you interested in politics?
• Do you understand Hawaii’s legislative process? If not, would you like to?
• Do you want to learn how to get involved in the legislature without leaving Kaua‘i?
• Would you like to be able to write good testimony and make sure it gets in the right hands at the right place and the right time?
PAR can help!
KAUA‘I WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION BY “THE INFORMED CITIZEN” IN 2009 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2008 – Starting next week, free workshops designed to educate and encourage public participation in the State legislative process will be offered at numerous Kaua‘i locations. The workshops will be hosted by former Kaua‘i resident Suzanne Marinelli, the current Public Access Coordinator at the Public Access Room (PAR), a division of the State of Hawai‘i’s non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau.
Schedule of workshops on Kaua‘i:
Wednesday 11/5/08 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Princeville Public Library
Thursday 11/6/08 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Hanapēpē Public Library
Saturday 11/8/08 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Koloa Public Library
Monday 11/10/08 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kapaa Public Library
Wednesday 11/12/08 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center
Ms. Marinelli’s workshops are engaging and interactive, and will focus on understanding how to participate in the legislative process without having to leave Kaua‘i; tips on writing good testimony (and ensuring it gets in the right hands at the right place and the right time!); and experienced advice and encouragement on the importance of participation by informed citizens. Participants will leave with useful resources and renewed inspiration.
For additional information on the workshops, or to arrange for individual consultation, residents are invited to contact the Public Access Room toll free from Kaua‘i at 274-3141 ext.7-0478 or email par
capitol.hawaii.gov">parcapitol.hawaii.gov.
ABOUT PAR (Public Access Room) – The Public Access Room (PAR) is the public’s office at the State Capitol. It is a division of the non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB). The office is devoted to assisting people engaging in State legislative government. The office is open year-round; its resources (including knowledgeable staff) are available and accessible to all residents. There is never a fee for services.
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