Lobby Corps to host infosession and orientation
SANTA BARBARA, CA – UCSB Lobby Corps plans to kick off the 2017-2018 academic year with an infosession and orientation. The event is open to all UCSB students, and marks the beginning of the Lobby Corps membership drive. The meeting will take place in the Nati Conference Room (on the second floor of the Associated Students building) and begins at 6:30 PM on October 5. The infosession and orientation will include introductions and icebreakers, an overview of Lobby Corps, updates on activity at the Federal, State, and local levels, and, of course, lots of pizza. Incoming Co-Chairs Spencer Brandt (State and Federal) and Ashley Selki (Local) are eager to build a team of students that are hardworking, dedicated, and interested in learning more about the political process. There is a place in Lobby Corps for every student – regardless of one’s level of political or organizing experience. Lobby Corps is…
Lobby Corps meets with California state legislators in support of students
Meetings included support for sanctuary state bill, protections for survivors, and free public transit passes SACRAMENTO, CA – UCSB Lobby Corps has begun the year before the Fall Session arrives, with the first ever Summer State Advocacy Trip. A group of 10 students traveled to Sacramento on August 29th and 30th to meet with over two dozen California Assemblymembers and Senators. The goal of the trip was to gain support for a number of bills that affect student needs and interests, before deadlines for bill passage hit in September. The group identified five bills to prioritize that cover a wide variety of topics. At the time of publishing, each of these bills is pending approval from the Assembly or Senate Appropriations Committee, the final step before a full vote of the chambers. Students met with legislators that sit on these committees, as well as those from their hometowns. Supported Legislation: AB…
UPDATED: Apply to our first Summer State Advocacy Trip (8/29-8/30)
Lobby Corps is excited to announce our first advocacy trip of the 2017-2018 academic year! We will be taking a small group of students to Sacramento to meet with our state representatives, and help pass a number of bills that directly affect our campus community. Right now, there is a very small window open for students to influence legislative outcomes this session. We are looking for passionate, civic-minded, and engaged undergraduate students to join us. Experience in lobbying, advocacy, or similar forms of civic engagement is recommended, but not required. Travel and hotel accommodations will be paid for by Associated Student UCSB Lobby Corps. Meal costs will be reimbursed following the completion of the trip. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 22 and applicants will be contacted shortly after. WHEN: Tues. August 29 to Wednesday. August 30 WHERE: Sacramento, CA WHO: UCSB undergraduate students APPLY HERE For…
A Message from your 2017-2018 Co-Chairs
Hey UCSB! Welcome to the new website of UCSB Associated Students Lobby Corps. We are beyond excited to serve as your co-chairs during the 2016-2017 academic year. We see an enormous amount of potential in our student body’s ability to shape public policy in ways that reflect the UCSB community’s unique, innovative, and forward thinking nature. Lobby Corps is a unit of UCSB Associated Students that strives to unite activism, professionalism, and strategic planning to advocate for student needs. We research, analyze, and advocate for – or against – local, state, and national legislation, programs, and policy. We harness the student voice to influence decision makers from Isla Vista to the halls of Congress. Both of us are well versed in the political decision-making process and are looking forward to bringing this experience to our roles as Co-Chairs. This year, we are looking forward to doing big things. Some of…
Welcome to our new website!
Lobby Corps is excited to unveil our new website for the the 2017-2018 school year! This year promises to be one that is full of excitement. Your 17-18 Co-Chairs are committed to keeping this site updated on a more frequent basis.