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At MEHA, we play a vital advocacy role in Massachusetts by championing policies and initiatives that prioritize public health and environmental protection. Our organization serves as a voice for professionals in the field, promoting best practices and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. By actively engaging with local governments, community organizations, and health departments, we work to raise awareness about critical environmental health issues and drive meaningful change that benefits all residents. Our commitment to education and community involvement empowers our members to lead impactful advocacy efforts, ensuring that public health remains at the forefront of legislative agendas.

Advocating for Local Public Health in the FY27 State Budget

Email / Phone Template – FY27 Budget Advocacy

As a member of the Coalition for Local Public Health, MEHA is partnering with the Massachusetts Public Health Alliance to mobilize the workforce in support of state funding for local public health in the FY27 state budget.

In a milestone victory, the Governor included full funding ($15M) for local boards of health in her FY27 budget recommendation. Now it is up to us to keep the momentum going and make sure the legislature follows suit. Right now, the Massachusetts House of Representatives is preparing to release their proposal for the state’s FY27 budget. This is a critical juncture in our state’s budget cycle, which means the House needs to hear from constituents/the workforce about the value of public health to make sure our priorities are reflected in their decision-making.

Taking action is as easy as 1-2-3:

  • LOCATE your State Representative and their contact information by clicking here. (Just enter your address, click on the profile for your representative, and look for the email next to their photo.)
  • CALL OR EMAIL advocating for $15M in the FY27 budget for line item 4512-2022. You can find templates to support your advocacy by clicking here.
  • CC OR BCC [email protected] on your interactions so MPHA can keep track of who is taking action!

NOTE: The deadline for making phone calls and emails is Friday, April 10th.

Finally, we want to be sensitive to the fact that many of you work for local government and may face restrictions with regard to lobbying. If you are interested in participating but feel hesitant for this reason, forward this message to your personal email account and reach out to your Representative on personal time using your personal phone or laptop. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kate Forrest ([email protected]) for assistance. Thank you for your partnership and advocacy!

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