Whenever you call, email or write a letter to an elected official, it’s important to remember a few key actions to take, so that your issue is sure to be addressed.
- Only call elected officials that represent YOU. Elected officials who don’t represent you have no reason to listen to you.
- Provide your full home address. This ensures the elected official that you live in his or her district. State and Federal politicians are not required to write down your comment or request if you do not provide a home address.
- Ask for a written statement detailing the actions the politician took on the issue. If the issue relates to a piece of legislation they need to vote on, the politician is required to provide you a written update about how they handled the issue in question, but only if you ask for one.
- Keep in touch. Write or call your representatives about different issues on a regular basis. Tell them the good things and the bad things to let them know what is important to you. However, do not make the same call or write the same email more than once.
Contact Information: Use CPHA’s “Find Your Public Officials” tool to identify the contact information of your elected representatives.
Talking Points: Take a look at CPHA’s “Policy Priorities” page for information on issues you may wish to discuss with your elected officials.
