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2022 WEALTH Day
March 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
This year, WEALTH Day focused on ways to show support from afar for policies related to the WEALTH topics: Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transport, and Health.
Participants received a Digital Toolkit that offered specific actions, messaging, and talking points to be used in advocacy efforts throughout the day – picking and choosing which topics to support and actions to take.
If you could not make it to our day of action but would still like to participate online, email TakeAction@ClimateAndEnergy.org to receive our digital toolkit!
Pre-Event Training: WEALTH Advocacy 101
Monday, February 28 | 8:00 – 9:00 PM
A live training that discusses basic advocacy tips and helps prepare participants to engage with their legislators in preparation for WEALTH Day and beyond.
Thursday, March 03 | 9:00 – 4:30 PM
Schedule
Presentation Slides Available Here
Legislative Briefing (9:00a – 10:30a)
Introduction and welcome to WEALTH Day with a presentation of advocacy issues by WEALTH topic, including specific messaging and actions for each. Brief address by U.S. Representative Sharice Davids at 9:30 am (D–KS 3rd District) to address the importance of civic engagement and a resilient Kansas.
KEEIA Briefing (11:00a – 11:30a)
An information session about the Kansas Energy Efficiency Investment Act (KEEIA) that has been filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Presenters will discuss its components and ways to submit public comments to ensure Kansans’ voices are heard.
Legislator Panel (12:00p – 1:00p)
A panel of young legislators who are members of the Kansas Future Caucus. This panel will engage around climate action and representatives will discuss their thoughts on and hopes for the WEALTH topics.
Kansas Youth Power Coalition (1:00p – 2:00p)
A panel discussion with members of the Kansas Youth Power Coalition to discuss policy priorities during their Advocacy Week and how they intersect with climate justice.
Closing Session (4:00p – 4:30p)
A brief closing session to round out the day, discuss wins, challenges, lessons learned and any follow up advocacy or action needed.
Legislative Briefing with Remarks from U.S. Representative Sharice Davids
Representative Davids was raised by a single mother, who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she worked her way through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School. As a first generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. It is that foundation that allowed her to go on to a successful career, focused on economic and community development, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.
When she was sworn into the 116th Congress, Rep. Davids became one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress. Rep. Davids has centered her work in office on putting Kansans first, fighting to limit the influence of special interests and make health care more affordable and accessible to everyone. She is a resident of Roeland Park.
Thank you for continuing to support WEALTH Day! See you next year!
Kansas WEALTH Partners
KS Natural Resource Council