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Writing elected officials
COMPOSING YOUR LETTER
A good letter clearly and concisely spells out why you,
as a constituent, are interested in a particular issue.
- Personal letters
are preferred to form letters
- Check the spelling of names and the proper
form of address
- Identify yourself as a constituent by indicating
your address
- Explain why the particular issue is important
to you (your community)
- Any personal examples that
can be used are very effective
- If you are writing about a specific piece of
legislation, be sure to indicate the number of the legislation
- Make it clear what action you
would like to see the official take
- Ask to be informed of their position on the
issue
- Include your return address clearly printed
or typed
- Express your thanks—being rude or threatening
hurts your position
NOTE: Please report any responses to
the OCSEA/AFSCME Governmental Affairs
Department.
Correct Salutations & Closings
for
Elected Officials
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PRESIDENT
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500 Respectfully yours, |
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VICE PRESIDENT
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500 Sincerely,
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U.S. SENATOR
The Honorable (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510 Sincerely,
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U.S. CONGRESSPERSON
The
Honorable (Name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515 Sincerely,
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Governor
The Honorable Gov. Ted Strickland
Governor, State of Ohio
77 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Dear Governor Strickland:
Sincerely,
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SPEAKER OF THE OHIO HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
The Honorable Armond Budish
Speaker
Ohio House of Representatives
77 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43266-0603:
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Sincerely,
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FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
OHIO SENATE
The Honorable Bill Harris
Senate President
Ohio Senate
One Capital Square
Columbus, OH 43266-0604
Dear President Harris:
Sincerely, |
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE
The Honorable (Name)
Ohio House of Representatives
77 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43266-0603
Dear Rep. ___________
Sincerely,
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STATE
SENATOR
The Honorable (Name)
Ohio Senate
One Capital Square
Columbus, OH 43266-0604
Dear Sen. ___________
Sincerely,
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See Related
GRASSROOTS FACTS - Legislative Links: Government and Media
GRASSROOTS FACTS - Lobbying: What is it?
GRASSROOTS FACTS : Meeting with Elected
Officials
GRASSROOTS FACTS: Testifying before a House or Senate Committee
GRASSROOTS FACTS - ALL
Updated: November 2009
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