Parent's comment still stands. National organizations have influence in local policy when it affects issues they care about. Normally, at least for very conten

Parent's comment still stands. National organizations have influence in local policy when it affects issues they care about. Normally, at least for very contentious issues, this doesn't happen (e.g. abortion, global warming, gay marriage) because those matters aren't handled locally. An issue like this would absolutely be a priority for AARP and its members. Those members, as correctly noted, are likely voters. Source: I work with local governments across the country.