- State the main purpose for the letter or email right at the beginning to get your point across quickly and clearly.
- Keep your message simple and concise.
- If you decide to call your legislator, prepare an outline of your message so that you stay on point.
- If you talk to the legislator's aide, don't be disappointed. Just ask that your message be delivered to the elected official. Consider an email or letter follow-up.
- If you choose to write a letter, try to keep your letter to one page.
- Invite the legislator to contact you for additional information. Be sure to include your return address and phone number.
- Ask others to send a letter or email or make a phone call - family, friends, fellow students and business associates.
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