WHY BOTHER TO MEET WITH A STAFFER IF THE ELECTED OFFICIAL CAN’T MEET?
Aides to elected officials are their “eyes and ears,” and many times they are the experts on certain issues. Elected officials cannot possibly know everything there is to know about every issue. They rely on their staff to keep them informed and educated on a wide range of issues. It is of upmost importance to get to know the staff of an elected official. Building a good relationship with staff leads to a good relationship with the elected official. Staffers remember you as experts on particular issues and often call upon you to make comments and recommendations on legislative/policy matters. 3.
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