Through Hometown Connection, the Association encourages its membership to participate in its legislative program. Hometown Connection brings municipal officials to Columbia, giving them the opportunity to talk to their legislators about the local impact of State House actions.
For approximately one hour, Municipal Association staff briefs the visiting officials on pending legislation of municipal interest, gives them a House and Senate calendar of the day's activities and answers questions. Following the briefing, the officials go to the State House to meet with their legislators, attend committee meetings and listen to the floor debates.
Before coming to Columbia:
Once you are back in your hometown, send a press release to your local newspaper and a follow-up thank you note to your legislators.