Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/11/2021
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Oct. 11: “What to watch for and how to get involved – A 2022 Florida Legislative Session Overview”
Virtual discussion will feature Kirk Bailey, political director of the ACLU of Florida
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2021
CONTACT: ACLU of Florida media office, media@aclufl.org
WHAT: The ACLU of Florida Broward Chapter is hosting a new discussion entitled “2022 Legislative Session Overview – what to watch for and how to get involved” in their Zoom webinar series. The event will feature Kirk Bailey, political director of ACLU of Florida. He will review upcoming policies to monitor for the 2022 Florida Legislative session and outline key ways to participate in legislative advocacy.
WHO: Kirk Bailey serves as political director for the ACLU of Florida, the first ACLU affiliate political director in the nation, leading the organization’s public policy work, direct lobbying, and campaign initiatives.
Prior to the ACLU, Kirk served as vice president of government affairs at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), directing lobbying efforts, overseeing the OIA Political Action Committee (OIAPAC), and mobilizing grassroots initiatives.
Kirk’s legislative experience includes professional staff positions with the state legislatures of Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska; and with former U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski (R-AK) in Washington DC. In addition, he is a published author on school safety, youth violence, and civil liberties concerns. Kirk is a graduate of the University of Oregon in Political Science and holds a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. He is admitted to the Oregon State Bar and a member of the American Bar Association.
WHEN: Monday – October 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtually via Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/aclufl/event/416274/
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About the ACLU of Florida
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