Residents, in fact, have operated an ongoing grassroots program for several years. It takes commitment An effective grassroots program, however, needs you . . . Grassroots activity involves developing and keeping relationships and coalitions with leaders and activists at the local level. It also includes educating the public and community leaders about the industry and building a reputation for providing reliable information. Through grassroots efforts, chiropractors changed their image.
Trial lawyers continue to be a powerful group in California.
They have great impact on state legislation, and this power comes primarily from their grassroots efforts. This industry needs a grassroots program to gain greater influence on laws and regulations which impact the industry, to educate people about the industry, and to improve the image of residential communities and owners. With active participation from owners in working with local elected officials, community leaders, residents and the media, the image of owners and residential communities will improve. With better understanding of the industry, intrusive laws and regulations will lessen. And once the local level is saturated, the grassroots effort can grow to have an impact at higher levels.