It is our goal to assist special districts in making their voices heard. Therefore, we have put together resources to help you promote and advocate for your special district.

Requesting Meeting with Elected Officials

• Sample Meeting Request Letter - How to ask for a meeting with your legislator
• Best Practices - Tips and tricks to get the most out of your meeting

Explaining the Importance of Special Districts

• What is a Special District? Brochure 
• Special District Fact Sheets - Fact sheets developed by SDAO to highlight various district types in Oregon
• Districts Make the Difference Campaign - Learn about the national public awareness campaign, special districts and see district stories across the U.S.

Taking Positions on Legislation

• Sample Policy for Adopting Positions on State Legislation – Submit position letters in a timely manner by adopting an official policy
• Sample Bill Position Letter – Submit your official position on pieces of legislation
• Position Letter Checklist – How to write a successful letter

Writing a Letter to the Editor

Sample Letters to the Editor – Let your local paper know what you think:

• Why Are Special Districts “Special?”
• Special Districts Are Local Service Specialists
• The Most Local of Local Governments
• Special Districts Continue to Do More with Less
• Special District Infrastructure Is Key to Meeting Our Climate Challenge
• Special Districts Are Infrastructure Experts 
• Special Districts Serve Oregon's Most Vulnerable Communities
• Who Should Determine Your Essential Service Providers?

Grassroots Mobilization

• Oregon State Representatives Directory – Easily find contact information for your representative
• Oregon State Senate Directory – Easily find contact information for your State Senator
• SDAO Grassroots Mobilization Survey – Already have a relationship with your legislator? Let us know by taking this quick survey
• U.S. House of Representatives Directory
• U.S. Senate Directory