EMAILING / WRITING
TO LEGISLATORS
One key way to engage with legislators is to mail physical letters to their offices or to write them an email.
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Include the Following:
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The date
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Who you are writing to
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What you are writing about
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Who you are (a constituent, a parent, etc.)
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Why this is important to you
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A personal connection to the issue
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Restating your ask
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Conclusion
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Your contact information, including your address or intersection if you are emailing your own legislator (so they know you are their voter)
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Email and Letter Template
(Month) (Day) (Year)
Representative or Senator (First name) (Last name) Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE
(Office Number)
Salem, Oregon 97301
RE: (state the topic or include the bill number, author and subject if you are writing to support or oppose a particular legislative bill)
Dear (Representative/Senator) (Last name):
My name is (your first and last name) and I am a (family member /service provider/advocate/community member) who resides in your district. (State why you support or oppose the bill or other issue here. Choose up to three of the strongest points that support your position and state them clearly.)
(Include a personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and how it affects you, your family member and your community.)
(Tell your representative how you want her or him to vote on this issue and ask for a response. Make sure to include your name and address on both your letter and envelope if mailing a letter.)
Sincerely,
Your name Street address
City, State, Zip code