Promote Your Law

Once you have researched your issue and want a new law or change to an existing law passed, you will need to get the support of other citizens and the legislators voting on the laws for passage.  Below are some ideas  for where you can get attention and support:
Facebook
Twitter
Local Radio Stations
Local Television Stations
Local Newspapers / Magazines
Change.org
Organizations Who Would Directly Benefit
Events
When you have researched the law you want written or changed and can present it in logical bullet points, you are more likely to be taken seriously. Councils and committees appreciate a prepared and polite presenter.  Contact the attorney that handles prepping for the Council in your area to get help making the law changes you want are in the proper format and do not conflict with laws of a higher legislative body such as State or Federal laws.  Presenting your research in a packet for each of the people voting on it is also effective.  Making they have the packet a few weeks ahead of the meeting helps them review and prepare.  It also gives them a chance to talk with you about their concerns or good changes they may suggest.
8 Tips for Writing a Great Press Release:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/zach-cutler/press-release-tips_b_2120630.html
You may also want to write an article about your issue or have one written by a professional writer and include links to similar articles.  This gives you more credibility and gives the media background information they may want.
Public Television in Your Area:  Often PBS will have local programming that gives people a platform to talk about public issues. You can find a station by Zip Code here:  https://www.pbs.org/about/faq/station-finder/ Appearing on a PBS station can then give you a video link you can include on a website and may get the attention and interest of regular broadcasting outlets.
Press Kit Page on Your Website:  Having links to articles, videos and events on a designated Press Kit page tells the media you are serious and gives them the information they need in a concise way. Be sure to put "Talking Points" and a list of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) with answers.  This gives reporters a list of easy questions to ask you in an interview.
Like Comparisons:  Not all legislators like to be trailblazers.  They like to see a similar community that has passed a similar law.  For example, South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana are similar, so a Code or Bill that passes in one may be considered in the other.  See if something close has passed there already.
3-3-3 Advocacy Method is an easy format to follow.
Click here for an example
Helpful People in Your Area:  Government
Look on the government websites for a list of Departments, Boards and Commissions.  Also search for "Constinuant Relations" for help navigating the government entities in your area.
Helpful People in Your Area: 
Colleges and universities often have students interested in creating change.  The students and staff often are creative, energetic and great at social media.  Look at their student groups on campus to see if there is a match.  Also see if there is a department to foster student participation in the community.  Some schools have as part of their mission students must give a certain number of volunteer hours to their community. For example, the University of Notre Dame has the "Center for Social Concerns". A school in your community may have something similar.
Companies also have volunteer days and will often step-up to help their community. Kohl's stores have "Kohl's Cares" and "Associates in Action", Target has $500 community grants, banks sometimes have volunteer days, just watch the news and ask others about companies that help. If you need research on something, there may be a local company working in your area of interest.  For example, Inovateus Solar is in South Bend, Indiana and very supportive of environmenal issues. 
Think Tanks research a variaty of topics and laws and may have already compiled a lot of the information you need.  Michigan State has a list of Think Tanks and other resources at: https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/c.php?g=96146&p=625853
Harvard Kenndy School has a list of over 500 Think Tanks in the US at:  https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hks/think_tank_search/US and https://gotothinktank.com/
Urban Institute does research and list of policy centers at: https://www.urban.org/  

City level resources on what other cities may be working on the same issues:  https://www.citymayors.com/ 
Government Feedback:  Often legislators send out mailers and put online opinion sites to cage what constituents are interested in.  For example, in Indiana the State Legislators have a "Citizen Bill Draft" site requesting ideas.  https://insendems.ideascale.com/
Creating a Ballot Initiative
If you find a legislative body is resistant to the change you are seeking, you can take it directly to the voters by getting a Ballot Initiative so they can vote on the issue.  The rules for a Ballot Initiative is often handled by the Secretary of State.  Go to their website to find out the rules and regulations for your state.
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Helpful Apps During Protests - https://mashable.com/2017/02/02/10-essential-apps-protest/#xPRDCbLe.qqH
These apps can be of assistance if you are part of a peaceful protest.