The next level of change - a post to discuss legislation at local levels

Yes...I post a lot...yes some of my ideas are a little out there...but i think some redditors could have some great advice for this one.

A touch of context here...my last posts thoughts and discussion about getting further involved and career change mixed with the successes of Deborah Rosenthal at Best Hope Farm, mixed with the little bits of civic engagement I've gotten into the last year, and watching real dollars get approved for projects performed by my county's Stormwater Management Commission meeting last night (super interesting to go to a committee meeting, lots more to learn now)...

Episode of Native Plants Healthy Planet titled "Meet Best Hope Farm with Deborah Rosenthal" tells her awesome story...btw.

.......All that got me wondering if anyone out there has stories of success that they could share regarding, successful law/ordinance changes? If yes, I'd love to learn about that journey a little bit. Like, what got you to make that action, but maybe more importantly, what was your path in? Did it start at an HOA? Did it start with being friends with a senator..lol? Did you help write legislation? Could you share any legal language? Or perhaps some templates of letter writing or public comment submittals? What is the normal process for getting ordinances updated? Did you have to get on a board or a committee?

I hope that bank of questions gets the gist across...I've been asked to write a few things now for a local guy that is trying to push natives to help the endangered Rusty Patch Bumblebee...usually, he asks me to proofread his letters, and it feels like they are too emotional...I guess I always imagined "official" comments/letters should be referencing studies/facts, costs if available...maybe some sort of implementation plan/strategy as well... ...you know, something assertive, and convincing, and easily adoptable.

Please consider sharing any experience you have when working on projects like this and thank you all!

Edit to add: Plus, wouldn't it be pretty cool to say a group of us collaborated because of a connection on reddit to change some laws?