You ran for public office to make a difference.
Appalachian Leaders Network provides you with simple and time-efficient opportunities to do even more. We bring together local, tribal, and state elected officials to strengthen democracy and take action on pressing issues related to natural resources, public health, and local economies.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL
Testify before agency and committee hearings
Publish opinion editorials in major publications
Sign on to letters to decision-makers to advocate for critical policies and programs
Stay informed of emerging democracy and environmental issues in Appalachia
Participate in virtual and in-person events and roundtables with fellow officials and experts
Connect with other leaders across the region
In addition to providing opportunities for collective action on key policy debates, ALN offers virtual and in-person resources such as webinars, workshops, and summits that help make all of us better at what we do.
YOU HAVE OUTSIZED POWER
When leaders testify at congressional hearings or publish opinion editorials, the authenticity of your voices carries magnified weight.
State and federal decision-makers accord tremendous deference to the opinions and positions articulated by county commissioners, tribal council members, mayors, town councilors, school board members, electric co-op and water district board members, and other local officials. Local and tribal governments also serve as incubators for driving innovation and applying new policy approaches for solving issues that face the Appalachia.
Appalachian Leaders Network is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization. There are no membership dues, but we accept individual contributions to support the network.