SURGE DAY - JANUARY 14TH
Join us in Lansing and help deliver information to all 148 legislator offices!
TIME: 9 AM until we have delivered to every legislator
WHERE: Anderson Building (Map: 124 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing)
COST: Expect to pay for parking and any meals that you require during your time in Lansing.
RSVP & Questions: sarah.santana@cosaction.com
WHAT TO EXPECT: We will gather in the Lobby of the Andersen Building at 9 AM. Bring a Government issued ID (Drivers License, etc) as it will be necessary for you to get through security. We will divide into groups and split up to deliver materials. Every group will have someone experienced with legislative visits who can answer all the COS questions you may encounter.
WHERE ARE THE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES?
Representatives’ offices are in the Anderson Bldg.
Senators offices are in the Binsfeld Bldg.
Leadership legislators have offices in the Capital Bldg.
LUNCH
It is unlikely that the entire group will be available to stop and eat at the same time. You can bring a lunch with you or visit a local restaurant (See food options at the bottom of the page). Experience has shown that local restaurants can be very time-consuming to get through, so give yourself a lot of extra time if you choose this option.
PARKING
*Note costs listed below may have changed
Parking can be found in all directions from the Capital building. Areas are marked with P on the map. Nearly all parking areas require a card to pay.
North Capital Parking, 300 N Capital Ave. (Map), $3/h\Hr, $15 Max
North Grand Ramp, 219 N Grand Ave. (Map), $1/Hr, $10 Max
231 S Capital Public Parking, 231 S Capital Ave. (Map), $1.25/30 Min, $12/24 Hr
There is also meter street parking available with a 2 or 4-hour limit.
FOOD OPTIONS
Restaurants and cafes are mostly located south of the Anderson Building. There is also a canteen in the building.
Jimmy John's
134 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (Map)
1-517-485-3300
Dine-in & Take-out
Menu: https://bit.ly/JimmyJohnsMenuLansing
Grand Traverse Pie Company
200 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (Map)
1-517-316-0900
Dine-in & Take-out
Menu: https://gtpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LANSING-Menu_SEPT2020.pdf
Firehouse Subs
200 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (Map)
1-517-316-0483
Dine-in & Take-out
Menu: https://bit.ly/FirehouseSubsMenu
Cottage Inn Pizza & Subs
206 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (Map)
1-517-267-9000
Dine-in & Take-out
Menu: https://bit.ly/CottageInnMenu
La Cocina Cubana
123 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933 (Map)
1-517-708-8144
Dine-in & Take-out
Menu: https://bit.ly/LaCocinaCubanaMenu
FAQ
What is the Dress Code?
Business Casual. If you have a professional non-partisan COS shirt you would like to wear that is also fine. Please don't wear "Hell no Joe" or "Let's go Brandon" shirts. There will be COS buttons available to dress up your business casual garb.
What should I bring?
A government-issued ID like your Drivers License. You are required to have an ID to get through security on your way to offices.
Can I bring my gun?
No. Please leave any weapons at home or in your vehicle.
Can I carpool?
While there is no official carpool being scheduled for this event, you are welcome to set up your own carpool with friends.
What do I say to legislators?
Meeting with legislators may seem overwhelming at first, but they are just people like the rest of us. For Surge Day your interactions should be pretty simple as we are just dropping off information and exchanging pleasantries. If you want to be extra prepared brush up on your COS basics and learn about 34Ready Legislation. Remember that there will be experienced team members to help you if you ever feel out of your depth.
