Starting next week, free workshops designed to educate and encourage public participation in the state legislative process will be offered at numerous Kaua‘i locations. The workshops will be hosted by former Kaua‘i resident Suzanne Marinelli, the current Public Access Coordinator
Starting next week, free workshops designed to educate and encourage public participation in the state legislative process will be offered at numerous Kaua‘i locations. The workshops will be hosted by former Kaua‘i resident Suzanne Marinelli, the current Public Access Coordinator at the Public Access Room, a division of the state of Hawai‘i’s non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau.
Workshops will focus on understanding how to participate in the legislative process without having to leave Kaua‘i; tips on writing good testimony (and ensuring it gets in the right hands at the right place and the right time); and experienced advice and encouragement on the importance of participation by informed citizens.
For additional information on the workshops, or to arrange for individual consultation, residents can contact the Public Access Room toll free from Kaua‘i at 274-3141 ext. 7-0478 or email par@capitol.hawaii.gov
Schedule of workshops on Kaua‘i:
• Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Princeville Public Library
• Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Hanapepe Public Library
• Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Koloa Public Library
• Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Kapaa Public Library
• Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center
