How to Contact Your Representative

By Letter
· Be brief. Address only one issue per letter, clearly and concisely.
· Write your own letter. Never use a form letter.
· Be positive and constructive. Try to write something complimentary in the first paragraph. Thank them for past support, if appropriate.
· State the bill number and its title. Give your reasons for your support or opposition in an informed and courteous manner.
· Be sure to indicate you are a constituent-a resident of District No.___.
· If the Legislator votes the way you requested, be sure to write a note of thanks. (This applies to all methods of communications)

By Phone
· Always give your name and address and state that you are a constituent from District No.___.
· Refer to bill number and identify content of the bill.
· Always be positive and courteous to the secretary with whom you speak.
· All phone messages are carefully noted and relayed to the legislator.

By Visit
· Make an appointment, noting that you are a constituent. Be on time.
· Try to know as much as possible about his/her position on several issues so that you can comment on something positive, if possible.
· Be well informed on the issue you wish to discuss. Be positive, brief and courteous.
· Two or three is an effective number for a visit. Inform the legislator if you are representing a group or association.

By Email
· Be sure to indicate that you are a constituent-a resident of District No.___.
· Be positive and constructive. Try to write something complimentary in the first paragraph. Thank them for past support, if appropriate.
· State the bill number and its title. Give your reasons for your support or opposition in an informed and courteous manner.
· If the Legislator votes the way you requested, be sure to email a letter of thanks.

Always give your real name and address.