Right,
There are many stages to getting want you want from organizations and the government is no different. A attack plan has to be formed and followed. This is how leftest and extremist groups get their jobs done in Canada. ruinediphone.com was able to change Rogers billing through these methods.
1) Organize & Protest
Be professional, polite and mature. Do not get heated. Be approachable to the average joe, your trying to appeal to them! Have fliers and hand them out. Be able to defend your position. Have signs and make sure people KNOW what you stand for.
For example the protest in the coming Fridays. Although I don't agree with the time its being hosted this CAN be turned into success.
- Have signs, wear them. Have supplies on hand to make more.
'Support legal racing Calgary!'
etc etc etc
- Write on your car with bingo dotters
- Have hand outs about what has happened
'Calgary with a population of 1.3 million is the only City in Alberta without a race way' etc etc etc
- Invite all media/alderman. Email, call, phone.
- Prepare a spokesman and have a good speech scheduled. Gathering is fine but have something to look forward too. The media will eat this shit up. Explain the history of Calgary racing, what we want, why we want it and the downsides of not having a legal race way close by.
- Remain legal and obey the police who will show up
2) Be persistent & professional
Aldermen are our figureheads in government. Although mostly useless you will find a good one out of the bunch. Aldermen Ric MicIver has been very outspoken but their are others we have to win over.
View your alderman *CLICK ME*
Once you know who your aldermen is click on their picture and you'll be forwarded to their contact page. Click "Contact me!" and fill out your personal information properly. Fill in your message. DO NOT USE A TEMPLATE MESSAGE! Write a message in your own words. Make sure to check off 'Reply Requested'. They will have to get back to you now.
All the messages are read first by the aldermen's assistant. If your message is ass they will garbage it. Basically don't be a fucking douchebag.
When I got word of Race City closing I sent a simple email to Ric. Within 5 hours...
"Hello Toms-SC (Real name removed to prevent e-stalkers),
Thank you for your e-mail. I will keep it on file for Alderman McIver to review.
Have a great day!
Kim Stark
Administrative Assistant to
Alderman Ric McIver, Ward 12"
The City of Calgary "
Same deal with emailing the mayor. You get my drift. Rinse and repeat this once every month.
Go to city counsel meetings. They are open to the public! Once the session is out attempt to grab them when they head to their offices. Move quickly and be polite. Don't give up if you are turned down the first time.
3) Stat pad
Everybody is aware of the Bullshit spot. Since it was announced that the City was pulling the lease on Race City the CPS have been keeping track of traffic near and around the bullshit. As much as I hate to say it and I'll draw heat for it I'm sure. Show up! Get involved. Head there and grab a coffee, shoot the shit for 15 minutes and head home. This will pad the stats of traffic. Having facts and figures always help in getting your message home.
4) Spread the word
Tell your friends. Simple but if each aldermen gets 10,000 emails every month for 12 months about the topic they should address it.
I'll add more as I find more techniques.
#1 Forum Warrior