GREENERS AT THE LEGISLATURE

Downtown Olympia is waiting for Evergreen Advocates in January!
Downtown Olympia is waiting for Evergreen Advocates in January!

Winter Season. Shared Purpose. Collective Action.

As we move into the winter season, we’re also preparing for a critical moment: advocacy for Evergreen during the 2026 Legislative Session. Earlier this month, we kicked off our first training for new Evergreen Advocates—and we’re energized by the growing community ready to stand up for our college. 🌲

❄️ How You Can Get Involved

1️⃣ Session Kickoff – January 8 | 5:00 PM (Zoom)
Join Evergreen leaders—President John Carmichael, Vice President Dexter Gordon, and Government Relations Director Sandy Kaiser—for an overview of the legislative challenges ahead and how advocates can help protect Evergreen.
📧 Look for a Zoom link from [email protected]

2️⃣ Evergreen Advocates Lobby Day – January 20
Meet with legislators—either in person or virtually—to share why Evergreen matters. Direct conversations build understanding and lasting relationships. Registration details coming soon.

3️⃣ Learn the Issues
Review Evergreen’s Main Talking Points about our budget priorities and challenges for the 2026 session.  See Talking Points, or download a printable PDF.

4️⃣ Share Your Story—Anytime
Reach out to your local legislators now. Personal experiences and connections are the most effective advocacy tools—you don’t have to wait for an alert.  Easy route to sharing your story with your legislators (link),

🌿 This winter, your voice matters.
Join in. Speak up. Help shape Evergreen’s future.

With appreciation,
Nina Carter
Chair, Legislative Committee
The Evergreen State College Foundation

Join us in January in the galleries to see the action!

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