Work with Elected Officials

I did!

In addition to participating in eight KaBOOM! playground builds, Dane is ensuring that play exist within his community and through youth organizations he is involved with such as Boy Scouts and youth camps by working to keep parks and recreation facilities funded through city government and private funding. Here are some ways you can reach out to elected officials to garner their support in funding local playspaces.

Take Action!

• Speak out at a town hall meeting***
• Identify your policymakers at the community level: Build your foundation
• Host a meet and greet with your legislators***
• Support policymakers who support your cause and rally those who don't
• Timing is everything! When to talk to your elected official
• Engage policymakers at the community level through letter writing**
• Engage policymakers at the community level through phone calls*
• Engage policymakers at the community level through email*
• Write a proclamation about play
• Rally Your City to Become a Playful City USA Community

* This action can be found in the 10 minute actions list.
** These actions can be found in the 1 hour actions list.
*** This action can be found in the 1 day actions list.