Over the last week, several
seasoned members of the House announced their intentions to retire, and a few
more may soon follow. While much of the discussion may be related to the
political impact on next year’s midterm elections, don’t forget that, in most
cases, they’re not leaving Washington immediately. They’re still your
representatives, tasked with listening to and serving you!
Some Members will run for a
different office, but many will not. Those that are leaving politics will be
less focused on political calculations and fundraising, and potentially have
greater time to focus on the nuances of policy. Many departing members will be
thinking of their legacies, and could be seeking to achieve some long sought
policy goals before retirement.
If your member of Congress is
retiring, now could be the ideal time to reach out for a meeting to discuss
topics where you may find some common ground. Some staff could soon be moving
on from your Congressman’s office to other opportunities, which makes this an
ideal time to re-connect with them, because they could provide a connection to
a different congressional office, or an introduction to the person taking over
their legislative portfolio. Keeping those staff relationships is always a wise
move. Sometimes, they may even wind-up working for the incoming Member of
Congress for your very district.
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