Press Release: Citizens Head to Capitol to Voice Concerns Over State Revenue
Citizens Head to Capitol to Voice Concerns Over State Revenue
Members of Let’s Fix This Host Second Capitol Event of 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 22, 2017) — This morning a passionate crowd of Oklahomans is gathering together at the State Capitol to encourage their legislators to pass measures that address the state’s revenue problems.
Nonpartisan group Let’s Fix This is hosting the day-long event to help everyday citizens overcome their fear of speaking with their legislators.
Andy Moore, executive director of Let’s Fix This, said the organizations’ Capitol events offer an opportunity for citizens to meet their legislators and voice their opinions in a comfortable environment.
“We’ve begun hosting these events to help people get more comfortable with engaging with their legislators and being at the Capitol,” Moore said. “Sometimes folks just need a little support and are more willing to speak up if there’s a group or a few friends with them, and that’s what we offer.”
Oklahomans are encouraged to meet at the State Capitol Building, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 22 in the Blue Room on the second floor.
“We’ve got some serious issues to discuss with our legislators today and they need our ideas and support now more than ever,” said Moore. “Our state needs to find new revenue sources and support public education, and legislators need to know that’s what matters to their constituents.”
For more information on the Let’s Fix This event, visit the Facebook event: Let's Fix This Capitol Days
To learn more about Let’s Fix It, check out the website at https://www.letsfixthisok.org/
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The Let’s Fix This organization began last legislative session with a simple idea from Andy Moore that if enough people felt encouraged to visit with their legislators, some positive changes could occur.
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'Let's Fix This' Capitol Crawl (Fox 25)
Wednesday, February 15th 2017
by Mitch English
What started out as a group of friends to get people more engaged with their legislator and stop complaining on Facebook, has turned into... a movement.
In just a short time, the group "Let's Fix This" has brought everyday Oklahomans and legislators together to discuss issues that will make the Sooner State better.
Andy Moore organized the nonpartisan, nonprofit group with a mission to help people get involved in their government. Moore took advantage of Facebook to get his word out and the response continues to grow.
Today's Let's Fix This Capitol Day had the crowd at the Oklahoma State Capitol with a meet and greet and get organized. Then it was a journey around the Legislator's offices to personally meet and discuss issues. Citizens could observe the legislative session and even invited them to pull legislators out of session to talk to them.
The day wound down with the Let's Fix This Capitol Crawl in Uptown. Here, Oklahomans and Legislators went hang out at local eateries and talk with legislators in a more relaxed environment.
For more information, or to donate to help the cause, visit the Let's Fix This website at letsfixthisok.org.
http://okcfox.com/news/local/lets-fix-this-capitol-crawl
Grassroots Effort Helps Citizens Speak With State Legislators (News9)
February 15th, 2017
By Aaron Brilbeck
OKLAHOMA CITY - Most days the halls of the state Capitol are filled with legislators and lobbyists, but that's starting to change with a grassroots effort to get Oklahomans more involved.
Going to a place like the Capitol and talking with lawmakers can be downright intimidating. That's where the group Let's Fix This comes into play.
The group works with individuals, often through social media, to take the fear out of meeting with lawmakers.
The group is non-partisan, doesn't promote individual legislation, and they said their goal is to educate the electorate while pushing for open and transparent government.
"What we want to do is not just rally, make noise. It's not really my thing. We want you to meet your legislators and for them to meet you," said Andy Moore of Let's Fix This.
"You're here because our state matters to you, and today is your day to be lobbyists. You're lobbying for everyday Oklahomans, whatever your issue is," state Rep. Jason Dunnington, D-District 88, said.
Wednesday, folks working with Let's Fix This met with lawmakers about everything from taxes and education to jobs and business growth.
If you'd like to learn more, you can check out their website, letsfixthisok.org.
http://www.news9.com/story/34514065/grassroots-effort-helps-citizens-speak-with-state-legislators
Press Release: Let’s Fix This Kicks Off Series of Capitol Events for Everyday Folks, Legislators
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Contact:
Andy@letsfixthisok.org
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Let’s Fix This Kicks Off Series of Capitol Events for Everyday Folks, Legislators
Non-partisan group helps Oklahomans navigate the hallways of the Capitol
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 14, 2017) — Tomorrow morning dozens of Oklahomans will step foot in their state’s capitol, many for the first time ever. That’s thanks to Let’s Fix This, a non-partisan group that encourages everyday Oklahomans to reach out to their legislators and get involved in what’s happening at Capitol.
The next Capitol Day begins Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. in room 412A at the Oklahoma State Capitol. People from all political parties – or no political affiliation - are welcome to attend.
Andy Moore, executive director of Let’s Fix This, hopes to encourage all Oklahomans to begin a conversation with their legislators about issues that matter to them.
“Oklahoma politics is more unpredictable than ever, which makes it more important for all citizens to voice their concerns to their legislators,” Moore said. “Our events are non-partisan – we’re not here to support certain issues – we’re just helping folks find their way around the Capitol and encouraging them to let their representatives and senators know what matters to them.”
For those who can’t meet at the capitol during the work day, a Capitol Crawl is planned from 5-9 p.m. at several pubs and restaurants on Uptown 23rd. Citizens can come meet with legislators in a more relaxed setting.
The Let’s Fix This organization began last legislative session with a simple idea from Moore that if enough people felt encouraged to visit with their legislators, some positive changes could occur. After creating a Facebook event one evening and inviting his friends, Moore witnessed interest in the event skyrocket to nearly 600 people.
“We’re looking forward to encouraging more engagement from the public in what happens at the Capitol,” Moore said. “Everyday citizens can make a difference, just by contacting their legislators and voicing their opinions about the issues.”
For more information on this and other Let’s Fix This events: https://www.facebook.com/LetsFixThisOK/
To learn more about Let’s Fix It, check out the website at https://www.letsfixthisok.org/
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