2017 Illinois Planners Legislative Action Day March 14th | Springfield, IL
Join us for our third annual Legislative Action Day. The APA-IL is excited to bring the voice of Illinois' planning professionals to legislators in Springfield.
The APA-IL Legislative Committee is organizing a full-day of activities. Our agenda:
9a-11a - Breakfast / Guest Speaker / Capitol Orientation / Legislative Priorities. Held at the Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel (701 E. Adams Street, Springfield).
11a-11:15a - Walk to Capitol and Group Picture
11:15a-3:45p - Planners Legislative Action Day at Capitol / Observe Senate and House Floor / Sessions / Attend Committee Meetings / Meet with Legislators
4p-5:30p - End of the Day Reception at Arlington’s (210 Broadway, Springfield)
#PLAD17 is a terrific opportunity to participate in our democracy at a meaningful level, by making our voices heard in Springfield, and establishing relationships with our legislators, while networking with fellow Illinois planning professionals. APA-IL’s PLAD events are designed for both first-time and previous participants. Students are welcome to attend. If you are interested in bus transportation from the Metro East and Chicago areas, please RSVP and indicate you'd like bus transportation. If you have any questions about the APA-IL Planners Legislative Action Day, contact APA-IL's Legislative Committee Chair, David Silverman, AICP at dsilverman@ancelglink.com.