CONSERVATION LOBBY DAY
KICKOFF & MORNING PROGRAM (7:45-8:30 AM)
Join us at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219.
- 7:45 AM: Packet pickup begins. Coffee and light breakfast fare will be available.
- 8:00 AM: Legislators will join us to provide brief remarks, including: Sen. Barbara Favola, Del. Ellen Campbell, Del Katrina Callsen, Del. Michael Feggans, and Del. Hilary Pugh Kent
LEGISLATOR-CONSTITUENT MEETINGS (8:45-11:30 AM)
In-person lobby meetings will be held at the General Assembly Building throughout the morning. You are welcome to join us back at St. Paul’s Church between your meetings to meet up with your district teams and to pick up your registration materials if needed.
- You will be joined by advocates in your district to meet with your legislator, their Chief of Staff, or their Legislative Aide for a short meeting.
- You should expect the meeting to run as short as 5 minutes and likely no longer than 15 minutes. When you arrive, ask for a time check and remember to keep your points succinct and focused.
LUNCH & DEBRIEF (11:30 AM-1:30 PM)
Join us back at St. Paul’s Church for:
- 11:30-1:00: Lunch served
- 12:00-12:30: Meeting report-backs from fellow advocates
- 12:30-1:00: Presentations by state agencies on several exciting projects, including: Tom Ballou, DEQ; Becky Gwynn, DWR; and Erin Belt, VDOT
OPTIONAL: CAPITOL TOUR (1:30-2:30 PM)
Attendees are invited to join a tour of the Capitol led by Capitol staff.
- 1:15: A tour group will leave from St. Paul’s Church
- 1:30: Tour starts at the Capitol building (1000 Bank Street)
General Assembly 101: The Basics
General Assembly 101: The Basics
General Assembly 101: Understanding Committees
General Assembly 101: Understanding Committees
General Assembly 101: Citizen Lobbying
General Assembly 101: Citizen Lobbying
General Assembly 101: Engaging Committees as a Citizen
PARKING
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- Parking Garage under St. Paul’s Episcopal Church ($30 flat rate for all day)
- *New Paid Parking Option for Capitol Square: 9th and Franklin Street Parking Deck. Parking rates are (debit or credit cards only) $5/hour or $20/day.
- 110 N 7th St Parking Garage
- 7th & Marshall Street Parking Garage
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Use the GRTC Trip Planner to find the best route for you!
LODGING
Hotels in walking distance to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the General Assembly Building:
- Moxy Richmond Downtown (~5 min. walk)
- Omni Richmond Hotel (~10 min. walk)
- Linden Row Inn (~12 min. walk)
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown (~12 min. walk)
- Holiday Inn Express Richmond (~13 min. walk)
Need a ride or able to offer carpooling assistance? Use our sign-on carpool sheet.
For any questions about accessibility and special accommodations, check out our common General Assembly FAQ’s here.
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