Become a constituent whose name and face are known to your elected officials. There is never enough money. For the foreseeable future, both the state and the federal government will be looking for ways to cut spending. Since elected officials are having a hard time keeping the promises they have already made, they are reluctant to make new ones that will cost money. Be realistic with your elected officials about how much money is needed to fund the programs and facilities here at Carolina.
Friends come in many forms.
Partisanship has little place in education. Judge elected officials by their personal beliefs and actions as opposed to their party affiliation. It may be best to start at the bottom. Legislative staff may be your most valuable resource when it comes to tracking legislation and determining a lawmaker's stand on issues. Get to know staff members and committee clerks.