2018 Lobby Days
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting the 3rd Annual Lobby Days event in Tallahassee on January 29-30, 2018! Join LGBT and supportive leaders and activists from across the state as we work to defeat a number of discriminatory bills while encouraging support for a statewide non-discrimination policy.
Monday, January 29th
Lobby Days Training/Lobbying 101
With Susan Smith, President, Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am, Check-In: 9:30am
Location: Minority Office Conference Room, Florida Capitol
Lunch
Sponsored by State Representative David Richardson
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Minority Office Conference Room, Florida Capitol
Capitol Tour
Time: 1:00pm
Lobby Days Training
Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm
Location: Minority Office Conference Room, Florida Capitol
Tuesday, January 30th
Supreme Court Tour
Time: 9:00 – 11:00am
Please meet in front of Supreme Court building, directly behind Florida Capitol, promptly at 9:00am.
Lunch
Sponsored by State Representative Sean Shaw
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Minority Office Conference Room, Florida Capitol
Appointments
Time: 12:30 – 4:30pm
Location: Florida House and Senate
Debrief
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Minority Office Conference Room, Florida Capitol
Registration
Registration for Lobby Days is required and a payment of $10 per attendee covers the cost of lunch for both days and all training materials. Agendas and additional information will be provided to registered attendees a few days before Lobby Days. Registration for Lobby Days is now closed.
Parking
There is metered street parking all around the Capitol complex. There are also several parking garages, including Kleman Plaza parking garage, one block from the Capitol.
Attire
Business-appropriate attire should be worn while in the Capitol. This includes suits, slacks, button-up shirts, knee-length skirts, dresses and close-toed shoes. No jeans, sleeveless shirts, or open-toed shoes. Please wear comfortable (but business appropriate) shoes as there is a lot of walking involved in Lobby Days.
Hotels
In lieu of a host hotel, we encourage attendees to book their favorite lodging that fits their budget, such as through Orbitz, Travelocity, Priceline, or Airbnb.
There are several hotels nearby and within walking distance to the Capitol. Please see the list below to begin making arrangements.
Red Roof Inn Tallahassee
2930 Hospitality Street
850-385-7884
DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
101 S. Adams Street
850-224-5000
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
200 N. Monroe Street
850-513-0313
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
316 W. Tennessee Street
850-422-0071
Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol
600 W. Gaines Street
850-329-9080
Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol
1355 Apalachee Parkway
850-877-3171