Weekly Report – February 6, 2021

Guidelines for city officials who routinely engage with legislators or communicate with constituents about legislative matters.

Engaging with Legislators

PDC Guidelines on Lobbying

Additionally, below is a list of previous Municipal Research Services Center blog posts addressing related, and some of the same, election-season questions.

• Election Season is Upon Us! Do You Remember the Election-Related “Dos” and “Don’ts”?  – (2017) – Covers use of social media, campaigning during public meetings, and use of public facilities.
• Regulating Non-Commercial Temporary Signs During Election Season (2017) – Includes sample sign codes from WA local governments
• Political Speech and Lobbying by Local Government Employees:  What are the Rules of Engagement? (2017) – Covers what is acceptable in terms of personal speech and lobbying activity by government officials and employees
• Wearing Uniforms in Political Advertisements (2012) – Covers PDC guidelines regarding military uniforms
• Five Tips on Supporting a Ballot Proposition (2012) – Covers agency use of resources in supporting an initiative

“election-season questions”