MTA Grassroots Network

WHAT IS MTA'S GRASSROOTS
MTA’s Legislative Liaisons maintain a constant presence with the Michigan Legislature. The liaisons meet with legislators, monitor committees, and stay a part of the action on a daily basis. But, MTA Legislative Liaisons are MOST effective when MTA members back them up at home by contacting their legislators directly.

Legislators listen to their constituents. Their primary responsibility as elected officials is to meet the needs of the citizens they represent. After all, YOU helped put them in office. Therefore, when it is essential to contact legislators on an issue and “time is of the essence,” the Grassroots Network is activated. A message will be sent to Grassroots Network members in the method they requested to receive Grassroots Alerts (fax or e-mail).

When Grassroots Network members do respond to our requests for help in contacting legislators and letting them know the concerns of townships and how we stand on the issues, we ask that they also let MTA know that they did contact their legislator and if it is possible to share a copy of their correspondence with MTA. It is greatly appreciated.

We also survey our Grassroots Network members for input on legislative issues that we are currently facing or will be facing in the near future.

Grassroots Lobbying Guide
For our Grassroots Network members and for other township officials interested on how they can be more effect in lobbying efforts, we have prepared a “Grassroots Lobbying Guide for Township Officials” to provide them with some essential tools needed to be effective in lobbying. If you wish to download or view it, click here.

To Join
If you wish to become a member of MTA’s Grassroots Network, click here to get a sign-up form.

Thank You To Our Current Members
MTA would also like to take this opportunity to thank our Grassroots Network members for their willingness to be a part of MTA's Grassroots Network and helping MTA in our lobbying efforts.

You can make a difference! Your voice counts, but only if you use it!