Working Effectively with Elected Officials

In this 26 min video, four elected officials provide their experience and perspective on how we can more effectively communicate with them.   Click  HERE to see the bios of the Panelists and Moderator. 

Panelists (L to R in video)  -- positions as of Sept. 16, 2023

• Senator Penry Gustafson  -- SC Senate, Dist. 27

• Honorable Gretchen Barron  -- Richland County Council, Dist. 7

• Mayor Temus C. "Tem" Miles, Jr. -- West Columbia, SC

• Tameika Isaac Devine -- Columbia City Council At-Large (former)

Moderator (far right in video)

• Lynn Teague  -- Lead Lobbyist and Vice-President for Issues & Actions, LWV of South Carolina

Question from the Moderator:

How can we communicate effectively with our Decision Makers?  On the "technical" side, do you want a phone call?  Do you want to have a note in the mail? Do you want a meeting?  When do you want various kinds of communication? How is that communication handled -- and what is it like?