Sample Letter To Senator Template printable pdf download

Sample Letter To Senator Template

How to Write a Letter to Your Representative

Written letters and e-mails are vital to helping California’s State Assembly Members and

State Senators understand taxpayer perspectives. Writing to lawmakers also offers an

opportunity to maintain contact and keep important taxpayer issues on the minds of

California’s Legislature.

HOW TO WRITE A LETTER

1) Keep Your Letter Concise and to the Point

• Try to keep your letter to one page in length, and focus on just one issue.

2) Identify Yourself

• Introduce yourself by describing what you do and where you live

(preferably in one sentence).

3) Be Focused

• Next describe in a brief paragraph why you are writing your legislator. For

example: “I am writing to urge your support/opposition to [insert bill

number], which will [describe what the bill does].” If you’re writing on a

broader topic, such as protecting Proposition 13, a bill number may not be

necessary, but instead focus on what impact the topic has on your

business or your family. When possible, try to use bullet points to provide

an overview of your arguments.

4) How Does this Impact You?

• Help your State Assembly Member or Senator understand why your

position is important. Use your own knowledge or experience, or provide

an anecdote from your local community.

5) Follow Up

• In your letter, be sure to include your contact information, should your

Assembly Member or Senator wish to contact you for additional

information.

6) Avoid Jargon and Name-Calling

• Make sure to describe any abbreviations or terms that aren’t commonly

known, and be respectful even if you strongly disagree with a lawmaker’s

point of view.

Sample Letter To Senator Template