Citizen Trade Policy Commission
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Citizen Trade Policy Commission Hearing
Thursday, December 4 @ 6 pm
Libra Electra Hall, Husson University in Bangor
The Citizen Trade Policy Commission, established by the Maine Legislature, will be holding a public hearing on the impact of trade agreements on Maine on December 4th at Husson University in Bangor. The hearing will start at 6 pm and will be held at the Libra Electra Hall.
These hearings are a great opportunity for Mainers to tell the stories of how we have been impacted by free trade agreements. The Commission then takes the testimony and makes recommendations to our Congressional Delegation, to the Governor and the Maine Legislature, and to the United States Trade Representative.
You can get involved in three ways!
1) Attend the hearing. The more people attend, the better. It is a great chance to learn from your neighbors and to show the Legislature and the media that this is an important issue for us.
2) Testify at the hearing. You don't need to be an expert to make your voice heard. We can help you prepare testimony on any topic pertaining to trade. It doesn't have to be long or complicated, but our voices will be then amplified through the Commission to decision makers. The more testimony the better!
3) Send this announcement to folks you know in the Bangor area. We want a great turnout to show the state that trade matters!
Call Sarah at 777-6387 or email at sarah@mainefairtrade.org if you can testify or need help preparing testimony.
More information on the Commission: www.maine.gov/legis/opla/citpol.htm