Telephone calls

If you are calling a legislator, ask to speak to the aide who works on the issues of your concern. If that person is not available, leave a clear message with your name, address and phone number. State the reason for your call and what you want your legislator to do. Ask for a written response to your message.

• A phone call can quickly verify your legislator’s position.
• Identify the piece of legislation you are calling about and state your position in a concise and factual manner.
• Listen as well as speak.
• Offer to send additional information supporting your position.
• As a vote approaches on a controversial issue, most legislators are interested in constituent’s positions and less likely to discuss the pros and cons of the legislation.