As Congress attacks DC’s autonomy and our local budget, it is more critical than ever that our community make our voices heard. When we speak out for our values, we know that we can win big fights for a more just DC. Submitting testimony to DC Council, especially during the District’s budget season, is a powerful piece of our advocacy work. Hearing the stories and personal narratives of community members is an important component of moving elected officials to take action on the issues JUFJ and our coalition partners care about.

If you are interested in writing testimony to submit to the DC Council, select “Testimony Interest” below and a JUFJ staff member or experienced testifier will help you get started. If you are ready to draft your testimony, select “Testimony Guide” below for talking points, tips and tricks, and more. If your testimony is ready to submit, select “Submit Testimony” and we will guide you through sharing your testimony with JUFJ staff and submitting it to the correct committee(s).