Meeting w a Lawmaker
My state assembly member is a close neighbor. I've met with him the past. Such meetings involved medicine and science and actually (I believe) was the cause of him going against the party line (not my party) on a pivotal law that attacks parental rights. Well, I don't want to talk to him again about the follow on law that puts the nail in the coffin of parental right. This is because I'm going to just leave, instead. However, some families I know are asking me to speak with him again regarding this new law that they'll surely pass. I think I will. He knows me. He does listen to me and, on a personal level, I like the man. But, this time I will inform him that I'm going to liquidate a substantial amount of real estate, take my money and leave. I wonder if it matters...
I live in an eastcosat state and given the situation here I face the same situation. Different reasosn but same situation. This is especially hard because my children and grandchildren live in this area. It comes down to with the taxes and other growing infringements on personal liberty here I find it impossible to remain.
You did not mention any particular party but the controlling party here is establishing ever tightenin restrins on parental rights and every loosening restriction on drugs and such .
You have ny deepest sympathies.
Your argument about leaving is valid but seems like a remote academic issue because they're not having an immediate problem with flight of talent and capital, so it just sounds like you're going to take your ball and go home in a huff. A specific vote, however, is an immediate, actionable thing. It should positive: "We know it's hard to balance all constituents' needs, but those of us in [such-and-such industry or interest group], really need to see ABC happen." After that I would mention a past fundraiser or a future event where you might see him, and then leave quickly, resisting any urge to share thoughts that might detract from the message "Vote no on XYZ.". Follow up with a right-to-the-point letter after the vote saying you're pleased or disappointed that sides for or against your on Resolution XYZ.
I feel like this approach has worked for me, BUT I've only done it a few times and I never know if it's post hoc ergo propter hoc.