Legislative Committee

Committee Mission:

Develop a legislative communications plan in cooperation with other groups including MBLC, MSLA, MFOL and MLTA.  Plan and implement legislative advocacy training for the library community. Provide an opportunity for communication about legislative breakfasts among regional breakfast committees.  Sponsor Legislative Day.  Plan and implement annual conference programming. Explore ways to use CQRC Engage more effectively; Engage powers online advocacy, government guides and election pages for 1,500 organizations, leading to legislative success and informed, engaged members, employees and supporters.

Committee Co-Chairs:

William Adamczyk Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Phone: 617-698-5757 Email: wadamczyk@ocln.org legislative@masslib.org

Nora Blake Ipswich Public Library 25 North Main Street Ipswich, MA 01938 Phone: 978-356-6648 Email: nblake@ipswichlibrary.org legislative@masslib.org

Kathy Lussier NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange Danvers, MA Phone: 978-777-8844 Email: klussier@noblenet.org legislative@masslib.org

Visit the MLA calendar of events  for upcoming meetings 

Helpful Resources:

MLA Engage Website
Massachusetts Legislature Site
MSLA Advocacy Information (Massachusetts School Library Association)
MBLC Legislative Agenda