Advocacy – Resources

Attend your local planning board and council meetings to speak in favor or housing in your community – particlarly affordable housing.
Call or email your State Representative, State Senator, or local elected official and tell them we need more housing in all communities in Maine.
​Submit a letter to your town’s Planning Board, Council, or Select Board sharing why housing matters in your community.
​Share your housing story in a letter to the editor, blog post, or social media post
​Attend a housing summit or conference in Maine.
​Connect with the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition or join today. There is strength in numbers.

Be Brief (stick to your key points) and avoid being repetitive Submit written comments in advance of the meeting if possible Avoid reading from a piece of paper – be personal and passionate and reflect on your personal experience.
Bring someone you know with you – there is strength in numbers Adjust the microphone before you

As an affordable housing advocacy organization, understanding the Maine legislative process is crucial for effectively advancing our goals. Here’s an overview of how a bill progresses from drafting to becoming law:

1. Drafting the Bill
The process begins with the drafting of a bill. Legislators, including both state