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Tips to Communicate with Your Legislators
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| Tips for writing your legislator |
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Emails and preformatted letters are the least effective and desirable.
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Signed personal letters from an individual constituent are the most effective.
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Identify your issue and your relationship to it in the first few sentences.
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Be concise and keep it to one purpose.
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| Tips for visiting your legislator |
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Call ahead to schedule an appointment.
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Plan for your visit and bring any pertinent documents you may wish to leave.
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Be on time or early. Be prepared to wait as legislators' schedules change quickly.
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Follow up your meeting with a note of thanks.
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| Tips for calling your legislator |
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You can call a legislator in either their Harrisburg or district offices. Legislators are generally in Harrisburg Monday through Wednesday and in their districts Thursday and Friday.
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Identify yourself clearly by giving your name, your reason for the call and if you are affiliated with any organization.
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A receptionist will usually answer, so ask to speak with your legislator personally.
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You may wish to follow up with a note briefly mentioning your call and position and to say thank you. |
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