2022: Hiring A Lobbyist
In the last few weeks, Cosmetologists of Washington United has been steadily gearing up preparations for the 2022 Legislative Session in Olympia, WA. Our grassroots efforts have been widely recognized by industry insiders in and out of the state capital and we know we can count on our community of passionate Personal Service providers and businesses to get to work fighting harmful legislation when we need them to. 2022 session, however, is only 3 months long and we know how dangerous it can be when we have less time to mobilize our large caravan of support.
We posed the question to enrolled Member Advocates- do we hire a lobbyist or save our money? The response was overwhelmingly in support of hiring a lobbyist for Jan 2022. Although expensive (between $7500- 12k minimum), the value of having someone dedicated to protecting our industry + small business on a daily basis with legislators and stakeholders is priceless. Their insight, efforts, ongoing relationships and connections could make the difference between being heard and being ignored.
To review the candidates for lobbyist for Cosmetologists of Washington United you can review them below:
Brooke Davies- learn more about her HERE
David Foster- learn more about him HERE
…… Would you like to give input on who YOU want as our lobbyist- remember you can enroll at any time for $79/yr.
“Why Should I Become a COWU Member Advocate?“
- Be Part of an Exciting & organized coalition of industry members invested in supporting Personal Services in Olympia
- Recognition by Legislators as an invested, cohesive group with power to influence their voters
- an exclusive Facebook group
- free swag from distributor Salon Services
- FHI hot tool discount
- business resources (booth rental template, etc)
- premium access to special in person + live events
- advertising perks
- input adding to association leadership
- input on selecting a lobbyist
- ….and more!
- ENROLL HERE