Contact your representatives
The most effective way to ensure your representative
understands your concerns is to talk to them
face-to-face. Call their office to set up a meeting.
Do
not consider this an inconvenience for them; it is a part of their job.
Politicians enjoy talking about their accomplishments.
Be courteous, but be sure to mention your issues. A
short list can keep you focused. Consider going with
one or two friends for support. After your meeting,
a follow-up call can refresh the message.
The next effective ways to communicate is by mail,
or by telephone. Again a short list with your concerns
along with and your requests for action can do the
trick.
The least effective overall communications approach
is use of e-mail. Although a few representatives are
vigilant about keeping up with much e-mail, some representatives
do not respond or even read e-mails. |
