OSTA update: Road Trip To Salem Jan 14th

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Ready for real impact at the Capitol? We’re heading to Salem for a tight, practical training designed to help you tell your housing story so lawmakers listen—and act. With guidance from Oregon Law Center leaders John Van Landingham and Sybil Hebb, we break down how to craft a concise narrative, make a specific ask, and follow up in a way that builds trust and momentum. It’s a fast 30 minutes in House Conference Room H278, but you’ll leave with a repeatable framework and the confidence to step into legislative conversations with purpose.

We share why interim legislative days are a strategic window: fewer floor votes, more time for relationship building. HB 3054 showed that organized tenants can overcome long odds when we show up, write, and call together. Now we’re doubling down on visibility so manufactured and floating homeowners remain top of mind through 2027. From meeting at the State Street entrance to pairing first-timers with seasoned advocates, we detail the small habits that turn one visit into an ongoing dialogue with decision-makers.

To keep the learning going statewide, we preview a hybrid OLLI class through Southern Oregon University that acts as a boot camp for park leaders and engaged tenants. Expect practical skills—agenda planning, stakeholder mapping, simple data tracking, and Zoom coordination—so you can organize your park and plug into a broader network. We also share carpool tips, parking realities, and how to multiply our reach by sharing the update and subscribing. Show up, speak clearly, and stay visible. That’s how we turn personal stories into policy wins.

If this resonates, share the episode with neighbors, bring a carpool to Salem, and hit subscribe so more people find the movement. Your voice matters—ready to use it?

Special Wednesday Gathering
Wednesday, January 14
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
House Conference Room H-278 (2nd Floor)

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